A Scientist Discovers a Fossil Branch Having Typical Conifer Leaves

question 60

Multiple Choice

A scientist discovers a fossil branch having typical conifer leaves and a fruit.What is unusual about this?

• A) Conifers do not have fruits.
• B) Conifers rarely form fruits.
• C) Conifer leaves and fruits are not formed on the same branch.
• D) Conifer fruits do not fossilize.
• E) Conifer fruits cannot be distinguished from their leaves.

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