Publications by authors named "Day Wa Aung"
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- The rise of angiosperm-dominated tropical rainforests occurred shortly after the Cretaceous-Paleogene transition, prompting examination of rare Paleocene fossil wood to understand anatomical changes.
- Researchers analyzed 11 Paleocene fossil wood specimens from Myanmar, describing their anatomical features and identifying affinities with present-day plant families, including a new species and genus called Compitoxylon paleocenicum.
- The findings indicate long-lasting plant groups in South Asia, showcasing both modern and primitive wood features, suggesting early diversity and stability of tropical flora during the angiosperm evolution.
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- The collision between the Indian and Asian tectonic plates has drastically altered Asia's climate and biodiversity, but experts disagree on the specifics of how this convergence occurred since the initial collision.
- Recent paleomagnetic research from the Burma Terrane, known for its unique amber fossils, indicates that it was once closer to the equator and underwent significant rotation and movement due to tectonic processes between 80 and 50 million years ago.
- The findings suggest that the initial collision of India with a Trans-Tethyan subduction system happened around 60 million years ago, which later led to India's collision with the Asian continent.
