New Baobab Species Identified in Madagascar

New Baobab Species Identified in Madagascar

Scientists analyzing DNA of Madagascar’s iconic baobab trees have concluded that a widespread species called Adansonia za is actually two, formally resurrecting a name first given to the tree more than a century ago and raising the tally of baobab species native to the island from six to seven. The post New Baobab Species Identified in Madagascar appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Madagascar Unveils Exciting Discovery of New Baobab Species

Scientists conducted a DNA analysis of Madagascar’s iconic baobab tree. Adansonia Two trees, officially re-establishing the name given to the tree over a century ago. This increased the number of endemic baobab species on the island from six to seven. Adansonia. Image credit: Hectonichus / CC BY-SA 3.0. The baobab, with its swollen trunk and [...] The post Madagascar Unveils Exciting Discovery of New Baobab Species appeared first on Mondo News.