Biology and Geology

Biology and Geology.Teoría, actividades y prácticas de laboratorio. 1º ESO Programa SELE • María del Mar Vera Sánchez

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UNIT 8. The plant kingdom

8.1. CLASSIFICATION

NON – FLOWERING MOSSES
No vessels are present Small size, simple structure Rhizoids–phyllodes–cauloides (false roots-stems-leaves) Humid environment

NON – FLOWERING FERNS
Conducting vessels Larger than mosses More complex than mosses Roots-stems-leaves

FLOWERING GYMNOSPERMS
Conducting vessels 3 groups: Conifers (the largest), cycads and ginkgos Male and female flowers Seeds are found in cones

FLOWERING ANGIOSPERMS
Conducting vessels Seeds inside a fruit Different sizes and habitats Pollination occurs by wind or animals