1. Differentiate between: a. Homosporous and heterosporous plants  b. Sporophyte and gametophyte plants  c. Lycopodium and Selaginella  2. Why is Isoetes called quillwort?

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Q: One of the genera of Lycophytes are the Selaginellaceae. Like other Lycophytes, Selaginellids bear…

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Q: Compare and contrast the sporophyte of Selaginella and Polypodium.

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Q: Which of the following are parts of the gametophyte generation in mosses: antheridia, zygote,…

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Q: One of the genera of Lycophytes are the Selaginellaceae. Like other Lycophytes, Selaginellids bear…

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Q: One of the genera of Lycophytes are the Selaginellaceae. Like other Lycophytes, Selaginellids bear…

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Q: Microphylls are found in which plant group? (A) lycophytes (B) liverworts (C) ferns (D) hornworts

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Q: Describe the orders Dilleniales, Caryophyllales and Cucurbitales based on the ff: A. Leaf shape B.…

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Q: 1. )Bryophytes do not have true roots. What do they use to anchor themselves to the ground? a)…

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Q: The simplest and most ancient phylum of modern land plants isprobablya. the pteridophytes.b. the…

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Q: Both mosses and ferns A. have swimming sperm B. have vascular tissue C. have leaves D. all of the…

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Q: The gametophyte of Pteridophytes is inconspicuous in comparison to the mosses. They are also…

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Q: Draw a complete moss plant and label the following structures: A.) sporophyte, B.) gametophyte, C.)…

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Q: The anatomy of Pinus needle reflects the features of a- (A) Mesophyte (B) Xerophyte (C) Hydrophyte…

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Q: Male mosses often possess a A. archegonium B. calyptra C. splash cup D. all of the above Release of…

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Q: re longitudinal sections of Anthoceros sp. Label the following structures: A.) sporophyte body, B.)…

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Q: 2. Why is equisetum termed as scouring rush? 3. What are the two vegetative forms of Selaginella…

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Q: 26. Draw a phylogenetic tree including all of the following groups: charophyte green algae…

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Q: Gymnosperms are typically found in what type of environment? A. warm tropical environments B. cold…

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Q: Marchantia is specifically considered a Liverwort, which are classified under the larger group known…

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Q: Give three ecological importance of ferns.…

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Q: Which of the following characteristics do mosses, liverworts and hornworts share? O a. Seeds O b.…

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Q: 1. Give three ecological importance of conifers. 2. Conclusion about seedless and naked seed…

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Q: What are the morphological difference between liverworts and mosses? 2. Bryophytes only thrives in…

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Q: 2. Please fill out the table below Trait Liverworts Mosses Hornworts Dominant generation Does…

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