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1. Cretaceous Period

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   Flora
   The defining botanical event of the Cretaceous Period was the explosive diversification of angiosperms (flowering plants). While Gymnosperms, such as conifers and cycads, dominated the Early Cretaceous landscape, angiosperms rapidly colonized disturbed habitats, likely due to their specialized pollination mechanisms and faster reproductive cycles…

2. Endemic Species

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   Relictual Endemism
   Relictual endemism occurs when a species historically widespread across a much larger area becomes restricted to one or a few small, highly stable refugia following major climatic or geological shifts. These refugia often possess specific microclimates or geological substrates that buffer the species against subsequent environmental changes. For instance, certain ancient coniferous species persist only in high-altitude valleys where [Pleistocene glaciation](/entries/ple…

3. Siberian Taiga

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   Flora and Vegetation Structure
   The vegetation is overwhelmingly dominated by conifers, which exhibit needle-like leaves adapted to minimize transpiration during winter desiccation and maximize light absorption during the brief summer growing season.
   Dominant Species