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The Jurassic-era relic you're referring to is likely the Kangaroo Island Dunnart (Sminthopsis aitkeni) or possibly a reference to the more broadly endangered Eucalyptus trees, but in this context, it's more probable that the article is about the Kangaroo Island's Narrow-leaved Mallee (Eucalyptus cneorifolia) or the more specifically mentioned, the Kangaroo Island's endemic species like the Eucalyptus remota or the Glossy Black-cockatoo that are heavily reliant on a few specific Eucalyptus tree species for survival.

However, a more fitting example could be the Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis) that was discovered in 1994, although that one is mostly found on mainland Australia, it fits the Jurassic-era timeline and is critically endangered due to a range of threats including fire.

That being said, one plant species found on Kangaroo Island, in line with the provided timeline and matching an ancient era plant, would be the Wollemi's distant relative: the Wollemi's ancient line is indeed traced back about 200 million years but the closely related species of the Island could fit this timeline.

To be more precise to your query: it seems more plausible the report might specifically be highlighting a high risk of catastrophic loss, specifically of a plant type which signifies the remnant ties to earth's distant, prehistoric flora.

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The Jurassic-era relic you’re referring to is likely the Kangaroo Island Dunnart (Sminthopsis aitkeni) or possibly a reference to the more broadly endangered Eucalyptus trees, but in this context, it’s more probable that the article is about the Kangaroo Island’s Narrow-leaved Mallee (Eucalyptus cneorifolia) or the more specifically mentioned, the Kangaroo Island’s endemic species like the Eucalyptus remota or the Glossy Black-cockatoo that are heavily reliant on a few specific Eucalyptus tree species for survival. However, a more fitting example could be the Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis) that was discovered in 1994, although that one is mostly found on mainland Australia, it fits the Jurassic-era timeline and is critically endangered due to a range of threats including fire. That being said, one plant species found on Kangaroo Island, in line with the provided timeline and matching an ancient era plant, would be the Wollemi’s distant relative: the Wollemi’s ancient line is indeed traced back about 200 million years but the closely related species of the Island could fit this timeline. To be more precise to your query: it seems more plausible the report might specifically be highlighting a high risk of catastrophic loss, specifically of a plant type which signifies the remnant ties to earth’s distant, prehistoric flora.

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July 18, 2025