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characteristics of seed producing vascular plants (5)

Definition

- produce seeds - seeds have protective coat - have vascular tissue - water proof cuticle - sporophyte life cycle dominate (tree)

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characteristics of gymnosperms (5)

Definition

- seeds are naked - not dependent on water for reproduction - gametophytes are reduced (produced within female sporophyte) - sporophylls arranged spirally in strobili (seed cones) - wind pollinated

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characteristics of Pinophyta (5)

Definition

- found in harsh environments (frozen soil) - needle-like leaves - leaves arranged in fascicle of 2-5 leaves - largest genus of conifers - monoecious