Unveiling Earth's First Flower's Appearance

The First Flower

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The Origins of Floral Evolution

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Piecing Together the Puzzle

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The Hypothetical Appearance

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Evolutionary Innovations

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The Beauty of Coevolution

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Unraveling Nature's Tapestry

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