alleryWhich of the following gymnosperms is the giant redwood, among the tallest tree species on Earth?
ASequoia, a coniferous tree genus
BPinus, a conifer with needle leaves
CCedrus, a cedar of the Himalaya
DCycas, a primitive cycad genus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Sequoia, a coniferous tree genus
Sequoia (the giant redwood) is one of the tallest tree species on Earth.
Cycas is a short cycad
Pinus and Cedrus are common conifers but are not the giant redwoods.
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