Question
Biology Question on biological classification
Which of the following plants is generally described as a living fossil ?
A
Cycas
B
Cupressus
C
Taxus
D
Ephedra
Answer
Cycas
Explanation
Solution
The plants which have their long fossil history and only a few genera are present in natural flora is called living fossil. The best example of living fossils are Ginkgo biloba and Cycas sp.