Which Came First Angiosperms or Gymnosperms?

During the mid to late Mesozoic, the first flowering plants or angiosperms appeared. They rapidly dominated the more primitive gymnosperms, and are the dominant plants on Earth today. These waves of competition are typical of the history of life.

Did gymnosperms come before angiosperms?

Angiosperms evolved during the late Cretaceous Period, about 125-100 million years ago. ... Angiosperms did not evolve from gymnosperms, but instead evolved in parallel with the gymnosperms; however, it is unclear as to what type of plant actually gave rise to angiosperms.

Which is older angiosperm or gymnosperm?

Diversity. Hundreds of millions of years ago, gymnosperms were the only kind of plant life on Earth. Between 250 and 200 million years ago, angiosperms started to evolve. Now, angiosperms are more widely distributed and populous, and can be considered the dominant plant life on the planet.

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