The 'living fossil' Ginkgo biloba belongs to which specific group of gymnosperms?
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Correct answer: Ginkgophyta
Ginkgophyta is a monotypic division represented today only by Ginkgo biloba. It is characterized by its deciduous nature, fan-shaped leaves, and dichotomous venation.
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