Question
Biology Question on Kingdom Plant
Which one of the following is categorised under living fossils:
A
Pinus
B
Cycas
C
Selaginella
D
Metasequoia
Answer
Cycas
Explanation
Solution
Cycas is categorized under "living fossils." Living fossils are species that have remained relatively unchanged in terms of morphology over very long periods of geological time. Cycas is a genus of ancient seed plants that has a fossil record dating back to the Mesozoic era and has retained many primitive characteristics, making it a living fossil.
So, the correct option is (B): Cycas