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Do gymnosperms share either of the two characteristics with angiosperms?
Yes, both gymnosperms and angiosperms are seed-producing plants. However, gymnosperms do not produce flowers, which is a characteristic unique to angiosperms.
In plants gymnosperms have cones and angiosperms have flowers. Both of these plant structures are specialized for what?
Sexual reproduction
What is a term for a plant the produces seeds in flowers?
Angiosperm
What traits are shared by modern gymnosperms and angiosperms?
Modern gymnosperms and angiosperms both produce seeds, have vascular tissues for water and nutrient transport, and exhibit alternation of generations in their life cycle. Additionally, both groups have evolved flowers for reproduction, although gymnosperms have unenclosed seeds while angiosperms have seeds enclosed within a fruit.
How do the seeds leaves and stems and flowers of these two groups differ?
Seeds: Gymnosperms have naked seeds not enclosed in fruit, while angiosperms have seeds enclosed in a fruit. Leaves: Gymnosperms typically have needle-like or scale-like leaves, while angiosperms have a wider variety of leaf shapes. Stems: Gymnosperms often have woody stems, while angiosperms can have both herbaceous and woody stems. Flowers: Gymnosperms do not produce flowers, while angiosperms have flowers for reproduction.
