Question

What is the difference between the leaves of cycas and pinus? (gymnosperms) Give answers in reference to NCERT XI Plant Kingdom​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The main difference between Cycas and Pinus is that the Cycas is a plant genus consisting of small, palm-like trees whereas Pinus is a plant genus consisting of tall, branched trees.

Cycas and Pinus are two genera of gymnosperms. Both of them develop naked seeds, which are not covered by a fruit. Furthermore, Cycas is a dioecious tree while Pinus is a monoecious tree.

Answer 2

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The difference between Cycas and Pinus is their leaves. Cycas have large leaves and pines have scaly leaves.

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★ Cycas :-

• Cycas is a genus of plants belonging to a very ancient lineage, the Cycadophyta, which are not closely related to palms, ferns, trees.

★ Pinus :-

• Pinus is a genus of approximately 111 extant tree and shrub species