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The lineage of gymnosperms dates back to mid-Paleozoic era - over 350 million years ago. They reached their peak dominance during the Mesozoic era (approximately 100-250 million years ago). Since then, there has been a steady decline. Currently there are only 5 orders, 16 families, 86 genera, ca. 840 species.

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