Which gymnosperm group includes Ephedra and Gnetum?
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Correct answer: Gnetophytes
Ephedra and Gnetum are members of the gnetophytes, a distinctive gymnosperm group. Some gnetophytes show features that resemble angiosperms, such as vessel-like conducting elements.
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