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Biology Ch. 6.2
Kingdom Plantae
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mosses and Relatives | Have no roots. Instead have small root-like structures called rhizoids. Grow in mats of low, tangled vegetation that can hold water like a sponge. |
| Bryophytes | Common in moist, shady areas. Sphnagum moss is valuable as it is highly water absorbent and nutrient rich (peat moss). |
| Ferns and Relatives | Have vascular tissue. Grow taller and live in a wider range of habitats compared to mosses. Whisk fern, club mosses, horsetails. |
| Cone-bearing Plants | They have roots, stems and leaves. They have seeds exposed on the surface of cones. |
| Angiosperms | Grow and develop seeds that are enclosed within a fruit. Trees, shrubs, grasses, etc. |
| Pistil | Female reproductive organ. |
| Pollination Adaptation | Most methods involve birds, insects, bats, etc. Colour, shape and scent of the flower helps the pollinator recognise the source of food. |
| Self-Pollination | Produces genetically identical offspring. |
| Seed Structure | The hard case of the seed allows the embryo inside to survive adverse conditions such as dry & hot conditions. |