Gymnosperms, or seed-bearing plants, were the only abundant form of plant life during the Mesozoic Era.

Gymnosperms, such as conifers, were dominant during much of the Mesozoic Era, but they were not the only abundant plants. Ferns and other seedless plants were also widespread, so the statement is false. The correct choice is the false option.

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