Plant KingdomHard
Question
Which one of the following is a living fossil ?
Options
A.Pinus
B.Opuntia
C.Ginkgo
D.Tsuja
Solution
Ginkgo biloba (maiden hair tree) is oldest living fossil. It belongs to Triassic period and acts as connecting link between cycads and conifers. It is considered to be sacred plant in China, which might have saved it from extinction.
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