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Fossil pollen

Fossil pollen refers to the fossilised pollen grains that are found in sedimentary rock layers. These pollen grains can be used to reconstruct past vegetation and climate conditions, as different types of pollen are produced by different plants, and the abundance of different types of pollen in a particular location can be indicative of the local climate and vegetation at the time the pollen was produced.