EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -By far the largest group of living gymnosperms are the conifers (pines, cypresses, and relatives), followed by cycads, gnetophytes (Gnetum, Ephedra and Welwitschia), and Ginkgo biloba (a single living species).

Detailed explanation-2: -Conifer is the common name, but if we want to be official about their moniker, we can use Pinophyta, Coniferophyta, or Coniferae.

Detailed explanation-3: -Conifers like the spruce, cedar and pine tree are gymnosperms and have seeds on cones. Most coniferous trees are evergreen and are specially adapted to survive in areas with lots of snow. Many are cone-shaped to help snow slide off them so the branches won’t break.