Campbell Essential Biology (7th Edition)
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Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
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Chapter 16, Problem 15IMT
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To determine:
The relation of the statement “Vascular tissue was an adaptation that allowed ferns to colonize a greater variety of habitats than mosses.” to the theme.
Introduction:
The ferns are the seedless species, they don’t have seeds, but have the flagellated sperms which can easily colonize the other variety of habitats. The sperm have the flagella which help them to swim easily on the film of water. The mosses do not have vascular tissues and found on the bare rocks.
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