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News Release 09-126
Sudden Collapse in Ancient Biodiversity: Was Global Warming the Culprit?
Scientists discover early warning signs of ecosystems at risk
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Ancient fossil leaves tell a story of sudden loss of biodiversity that may have future parallels.
Credit: John Weinstein, The Field Museum
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Fossil leaves were collected by the research team from a site in East Greenland.
Credit: Ian Glasspool, The Field Museum
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The researchers' findings are published in the June 19, 2009, issue of the journal Science.
Credit: Copyright 2009 AAAS
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