Amber, a gemstone used in jewelry, is actually the fossilized resin of ancient:
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Correct answer: Gymnosperms
Amber is formed from the fossilized resins of extinct coniferous trees (gymnosperms), primarily from the Tertiary period. It often contains perfectly preserved inclusions of ancient insects and plant parts.
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