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The structural and biochemical features of gymnosperms (such as conifers) that might result in slower growth, therefore, putting them at a competitive disadvantage with respect to
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Vascular seed plants include two major groups that are angiosperms and gymnosperms. Gymnosperms are naked seed plants whereas, angiosperms are flowering seed plants. Conifers are the most widespread gymnosperms.
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