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To determine:
The similarities and differences between the spores of ferns and the seeds of higher plants.
Introduction:
Ferns are seedless vascular plants, which are reproduced by the production of several types of spores. They do not make fruits, and live in a dark and moist climate. Ferns are examples of
To determine:
The proportion of fern spores that would be likely to survive long enough for the reproduction.
Introduction:
Ferns belong to the category of seedless vascular plants and are able to undergo the process of reproduction by the production of several types of spores. They are unable to make fruits, and live in dark and moist climate of colder regions. Ferns are examples of pteridophytes.
To determine:
The factors that decide whether a spore will produce a new fern plant.
Introduction:
The members of ferns are reproduced by various types of spores and possess vascular system. They do not make fruits, and live in a dark and moist climate. Ferns are examples of pteridophytes.

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