The gymnosperms were more widespread in the past than recently and are now represented by the pines.

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Gymnosperms, which include pines, were indeed more widespread in the past, particularly during the Mesozoic era. Today, their diversity has decreased, but they are not represented by pines alone; there are other gymnosperms such as cycads, ginkgoes, and gnetophytes.

The Gymnosperms Were More Widespread in the Past Than Recently