Chapter 23 -7 Flashcards
1
Q
Gymnosperms are aka?
A
the seed plants
2
Q
Gymnosperms consist of?
A
conifers
ginkgoes
cycads
gentophytes
3
Q
Why are gymnosperms called the “naked seed”?
A
because they have no protective ovary
4
Q
Gymnosperms have how many species of trees and shrubs?
A
760
550 are conifers
5
Q
Phylum Coniferophyta aka?
A
the pines
6
Q
Phylum Ginkgophyta aka?
A
maidenhair tree
7
Q
Phylum Cycadophyta aka?
A
the cycads
8
Q
Phylum Gentophyta aka?
A
gnetophytes
9
Q
The cone bearers consist of?
A
pine, spruce, fir, juniper, cypress, redwood
10
Q
Monoecious means?
A
male and female cones on the same tree
11
Q
Dioecious means?
A
either only male cones on one tree or only female cones on one tree
