Question

Explain salient feature of gymnosperm. Brainly

Answer 1

Answer:

Gymnosperm form dense vegitation in past but now they are extinct

Answer 2

Features of Gymnosperms:

• Gymnosperms are naked seeded plants.

• Fruit is not formed in them

• They are mainly found in cold regions

• Almost all gymnosperms are Xerophytes. (they need little water to survive)

• The leaves of gymnosperms are adapted to withstand extreme temperatures, humidity and wind.

• Their leaves have thick cuticle, and sunken stomata.

• All gymnosperms are vascular plants.

• The xylem of gymnosperms lacks vessels

• All gymnosperms are heterosporus.

• In gymnosperms the male and female gamatophyte don't have independent existence.

• Life cycle of gymnosperms is diplontic.

Example:- Ephedra, Gnetum etc