Kauri copal, a high-quality resin used in varnishes, is obtained from which genus found in New Zealand?
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Correct answer: Agathis
Kauri resin is produced by Agathis australis. Fossilized kauri gum was a major export from New Zealand in the 19th century, used for making high-grade varnishes and linoleum.
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