Of all the different types of angiosperms, monocots are best represented in the fossil record. This has long surprised scientists, given that monocots (and their ancestors) lack the woody stems that are typically seen in fossilized plants.

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Monocots are not best represented in the fossil record compared to other types of angiosperms, largely because their typically herbaceous nature does not preserve as well as the woody tissues found in many dicots.

Of All the Different Types of Angiosperms, Monocots Are Best