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Ferns intensified wildfires after the Triassic extinction
After the mass extinction at the end of the Triassic period, ferns quickly colonized the newly available territories, creating landscapes that contributed to frequent wildfires. Research indicates that this destructive cycle lasted for tens of thousands of years and significantly altered the planet’s ecosystems.
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