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characteristics feautres of gymbosperms


sumera naveed 21st Sep, 2020
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Deepika Student Expert 21st Sep, 2020

Hello,

Following are the important characteristics of gymnosperms:


  • They do not produce flowers.
  • Seeds are not formed inside a fruit. They are naked.
  • They are found in colder regions where snowfall occurs.
  • They develop needle-like leaves.
  • They are perennial or woody, forming trees or bushes.
  • They are not differentiated into ovary, style and stigma.
  • Since stigma is absent, they are pollinated directly by the wind.
  • The male gametophytes produce two gametes, but only one of them is functional.
  • They form cones with reproductive structures.
  • The seeds contain endosperm that stores food for the growth and development of the plant.
  • These plants have vascular tissues which help in the transportation of nutrients and water.
  • Xylem does not have vessels, and the phloem has no companion cells and sieve tubes.

hope it helped.

Aishwary Jaiswal 21st Sep, 2020

hello,

the characteristics are-

  • They do not produce flowers.
  • Their characteristic feature is the absence of flowers and the presence of naked, open seeds. As they do not have flowers, consequently, fruits are also absent in these group of plants.
  • Seeds are not formed inside a fruit.
  • They are found in colder regions where snowfall occurs.
  • They develop needle-like leaves.
  • They are perennial or woody, forming trees or bushes.
  • They are not differentiated into ovary, style and stigma.

hope that helps

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