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Which organism is called living fossil?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Term "Living Fossil":** - A living fossil refers to an organism that has remained relatively unchanged over millions of years. These organisms retain primitive characteristics that were present in their ancestors. 2. **Characteristics of Living Fossils:** - Living fossils exhibit very low variation in their physical traits compared to their ancient relatives. They possess simple and old features that have persisted through time. ...
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