What is the name of the tree species that has existed for over 200 million years and is often referred to as a 'living fossil'?
Category: Knowledge · Difficulty: hard
Hint: It's known for its unique fan-shaped leaves.
Answer
Ginkgo
Explanation
Ginkgo Biloba is often called a 'living fossil' because it has remained largely unchanged for millions of years, surviving various extinction events.
This is a hard knowledge riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is Ginkgo.
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