Multiple choice

Gymnosperms were comparatively diverse during the Jurassic period and thus, the Jurassic is often referred to as the age of

  1. cycads

  2. ginkgo

  3. gnetum

  4. conifers

  5. ephedra

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Explanation

Cycads are an ancient group of seed plants with a crown of large compound leaves and a stout trunk. They are a minor component of the flora in tropical and subtropical regions today, but during the Jurassic period, they were a common sight in many parts of the world.