producing many colorful flowers and seeds. The seeds that this small plant is producing have large wings that blow long distances in the breeze. Which of the following is most likely true of this plant?

producing many colorful flowers and seeds. The seeds that this small plant is producing have large wings that blow long distances in the breeze. Which of the following is most likely true of this plant?

Concepts of Biology

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

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Chapter14: Diversity Of Plants

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9RQ: Which of the following traits characterizes gymnosperms? a. The plants carry exposed seeds on...

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While out on a hike you happen on to a small herbaceous plant that is currently
producing many colorful flowers and seeds. The seeds that this small plant is
producing have large wings that blow long distances in the breeze. Which of the
following is most likely true of this plant?
This plant is wind pollinated
The plant is a generalist that can survive in many different habitats
The plant is gametophyte dominant
The plant is a gymnosperm

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