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Ch. 29.1 - Explain the relationship between the different...Ch. 29.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 29.1 - Prob. 3LOCh. 29.1 - Prob. 4LOCh. 29.2 - Describe adaptations of bryophytes for life on...Ch. 29.3 - Prob. 1LOCh. 29.3 - Evalute the signification of roots, stems, and...Ch. 29.4 - Prob. 1LOCh. 29.4 - Prob. 2LOCh. 29.5 - Prob. 1LO
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- Moss is an example of which type of plant? a. haplontic plant b. vascular plant c. diplontic plant d. seed plantarrow_forwardDescribe Phylum Gingophyta, and explain why and how Ginkgo biloba became the only surviving species. What is the importance of this species to man?arrow_forwardWhich statement about bryophytes is not correct? A. They lack xylem and phloem B. The dominant phase of their life cycle is diploid C. They are the first land plants D. Sperm can be aided in their travel to the egg by insects E. They have cells with 9+2 flagellaarrow_forward
- Trimerophytes were plants that probably evolved from rhyniophytes but with more derived features. In one feature, certain stems grow longer than others, and thus, rather than having dichotomous branching, they have branching (displayed especially by Pertica). Simultaneously, the positioning of branches became more and .arrow_forwardThe non-vascular plants are represented today by three phyla of small herbaceous plants namely: Phylum Hepatophyta, Phylum Anthocerophyta, and Phylum Bryophyta. Cite and explain how the structure fits function in bryophytesarrow_forwardAmong the three groups of bryophytes, which do you think is probably the closest to the vascular plants? Answer by indicating features that would link bryophytes to the vascular plants.arrow_forward
- Green algae are believed to be the ancestors of the bryophyte. Cite four distinct lines of evidence to support this belief.arrow_forwardThe algal group from which green plants have probably arise, also show evidence that suggests this hypothesis.arrow_forwardExplain why there are no tree-sized bryophytes.arrow_forward
- Bryophytes form a monophyletic group that transitions between green algae and vascular plants. Describe at least one similarity and one difference between bryophyte reproduction and green algae reproduction.arrow_forwardThe main function of deep roots in xerophytes is to?arrow_forwardWhich feature is characteristic of xerophytes (plants adapted to dry environments) to enhance photosynthetic efficiency? Group of answer choices Larger leaves Shallow root systems Thicker, more succulent leaves Rapid leaf sheddingarrow_forward
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