Most extant species of gymnosperms are now considered as "living fossils", why is that so? Give some insights on why gymnosperms were not able to dominate land despite of having seeds

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Most extant species of gymnosperms are now considered as "living fossils", why is that so? Give some insights on why gymnosperms were not able to dominate land despite of having seeds.

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