Eophyllophyton
In this article, we will explore in detail the topic of Eophyllophyton, with the aim of providing our readers with a comprehensive vision of this relevant aspect in today's society. We will address various aspects, from its origin and evolution to its implications in daily life, in order to offer a comprehensive look that allows us to understand its importance and impact in different areas. Through an exhaustive analysis, we aim to provide an enriching perspective that contributes to knowledge and reflection on Eophyllophyton, inviting the audience to delve deeper into a topic of great relevance today.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Euphyllophytes |
| Genus: | †Eophyllophyton Hao & Beck 1993 |
| Species: | †E. bellum
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| †Eophyllophyton bellum Hao & Beck 1993
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Eophyllophyton bellum is the oldest known plant bearing megaphyllous leaves. In 2013, Hao (one of the original taxon authors) and Xue placed the genus in a new class Eophyllophytopsida, considered to be an isolated lineage in the euphyllophytes.
References
- ^ Hao, S.; Beck, C.B. & Deming, W. (2003), "Structure of the Earliest Leaves: Adaptations to High Concentrations of Atmospheric CO2", International Journal of Plant Sciences, 164 (1): 71–75, doi:10.1086/344557, S2CID 84741832
- ^ Crane, P.R.; Herendeen, P. & Friis, E.M. (2004), "Fossils and plant phylogeny", American Journal of Botany, 91 (10): 1683–99, doi:10.3732/ajb.91.10.1683, PMID 21652317
- ^ Hao, Shougang & Xue, Jinzhuang (2013), The early Devonian Posongchong flora of Yunnan: a contribution to an understanding of the evolution and early diversification of vascular plants, Beijing: Science Press, pp. 57, 246, ISBN 978-7-03-036616-0, retrieved 2019-10-25
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