ginkgoalean
Ginkgoalean is a term that refers to the order Ginkgoales, a group of seed-bearing plants that are now extinct except for a single living species, Ginkgo biloba. This order is characterized by its unique reproductive structures and leaf morphology. Ginkgoales appeared in the Permian period and diversified significantly during the Mesozoic Era, becoming widespread across the Northern Hemisphere. Fossils attributed to this order display a range of leaf shapes, though many share characteristics with the modern Ginkgo biloba, such as a fan-like structure and dichotomous venation.
The evolutionary history of Ginkgoales suggests they were once a prominent component of ancient forests. Their