Cycads are gymnosperms that were diverse and abundant during the Mesozoic era. Extant species of cycads share many traits with those from the Mesozoic era. Cycads bear cones, are long-lived with slow growth rates, show late reproductive maturity, and have very few offspring. Based on this description, the cycads are

Based on this description, the cycads are K-strategists with a Type I survivorship curve.

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From the above, we can therefore say that the answer Based on this description, the cycads are K-strategists with a Type I survivorship curve, is correct

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Cycads belongs to gymnosperm

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Cycads belongs to gymnosperm because they have naked seed and able to directly fertilized with the help of specific type of pollinator such as beetle. Cycads seeds are used for the treatment of diseases such as hypertension, musculoskeletal disorders, gastrointestinal distress, cough, and amenorrhea. Cycads are toxic to human health if ingested can cause death due to cycasin which is toxic.