When Did the First Flower Bloom?

The video explores the Cretaceous period, highlighting the diversity of dinosaurs and the emergence of flowering plants, or angiosperms. It contrasts pre-Cretaceous plant life, dominated by ferns, conifers, and cycads, with the revolutionary rise of angiosperms. These flowering plants, exemplified by Archaefructus, marked a significant evolutionary shift by involving animals in pollination. This led to diverse ecosystems and the eventual dominance of angiosperms, which now constitute over 80% of terrestrial plants. The video concludes with a sponsor message from CuriosityStream.

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