| Much is now known about the Mesozoic pteridosperm order Corystospermales based on over seventy years of research. However, several concepts of corystosperm evolution have been proposed that avoid well-established phylogenetic methodology and arbitrarily discount evidence of the group from Antarctica. Here, we focus on the "New approach to Corystospermales" published by Artabe and Brea, which establishes a phylogeny for corystosperms based mainly on a restricted concept of anomalous wood anatomy in this group, and assumed relationships with cycads and medullosan pteridosperms. These authors also question evidence regarding attached corystospermalean organs from Antarctica. Based on a reconsideration of the Antarctic record, we reaffirm the evidence for a... |
