WONDER #1339: What Is the Oldest Species Living Today?

Question 1 of 3

The oldest living animal species is believed to be what?

  1. horseshoe crab
  2. cow
  3. dog
  4. shark

Question 2 of 3

Cyanobacteria have been around for over how long?

  1. 260 million years
  2. 450 million years
  3. 47 years
  4. 3 billion years

Question 3 of 3

Which plant is believed to be the oldest living plant species?

  1. grass
  2. maple tree
  3. Gingko tree
  4. lettuce

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