Which statement best explains why cycads are considered ancient seed plants?
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Correct answer: They have a long fossil record and retain primitive reproductive traits
Cycads have an ancient fossil record and preserve features such as motile sperm and large cones. These traits make them important in understanding seed plant evolution.
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