Question:

Which of the following plants is generally described as a living fossil ?

Updated On: Aug 15, 2022
  • Cycas
  • Cupressus
  • Taxus
  • Ephedra
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The Correct Option is A

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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.
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Biological Classification

The process of grouping living organisms into categories is called biological classification. The most modern 5-kingdom classification was put ahead by an eminent scientist R.H.Whittaker. The five-kingdom classification is based on the criteria like cell structure, mode of nutrition, body form, and reproduction. One of the most important characteristics of this system is that it follows the evolutionary sequence of living organisms. The organisms are classified into distinct taxa or levels like Kingdom, Phylum, Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. The 5 kingdoms are as follows:

Biological Classification