Pollen species CANNOT be used to interpret ancient environments because most species inhabit all environments.

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While some pollen species do occur in all environments, many others are specific to certain types of plants and environments. Therefore, by studying the pollen species present in ancient sediments, researchers can infer the types of plants that were present in the surrounding environment and make inferences about past climates and ecosystems.

Pollen Species CANNOT Be Used to Interpret Ancient Environments Because