Q. What is 'Tmesipteris lanceolata', recently seen in news?
Answer:
Fork fern
Notes: New research reveals Tmesipteris oblanceolata, a fork fern species, boasts the largest genome known. A genome encompasses an organism's complete genetic information. This fern contains 160 billion base pairs, surpassing the human genome by over 50 times. Belonging to an ancient plant group predating dinosaurs, it's exclusive to New Caledonia and nearby Pacific islands, thriving in rainforest canopies.