plant biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
what was the first plant like organisms to appear on earth
A
single celled algae 570 mya ago
2
Q
what did these algae do
A
they gave rise to land plants
3
Q
what kind of traits do plants on land need to adapt
A
a waxy cuticle to reduce water loss
stomata to enable gas exchange
true roots stem leaves which are plant organs
vascular tissue
method of reproduction
a reduction in the dependence of water for reproduction and dispersal
