Which is the Oldest Living Organism in the World
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The Ashoka Tree
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The Methuselah Tree
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The Giant Tortoise
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The Australian Snail
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Methuselah Tree, a Great Basin bristlecone pine in California, is over 4800 years old and considered the oldest known living non-clonal organism. The Ashoka Tree, Giant Tortoise, and Australian Snail are not the oldest living organisms. Methuselah's location is kept secret to protect it from vandalism.