write three characterstics of gymnosperms and angiosperns
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Gymnosperm seeds are often configured as cones. The characteristics that differentiate angiosperms from gymnosperms include flowers, fruits, and endosperm in the seeds.
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Angiosperms, also called flowering plants, have seeds that are enclosed within an ovary (usually a fruit), while gymnosperms have no flowers or fruits, and have unenclosed or “naked” seeds on the surface of scales or leaves. Gymnosperm seeds are often configured as cones. The characteristics that differentiate angiosperms from gymnosperms include flowers, fruits, and endosperm in the seeds.
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Angiosperms versus Gymnosperms comparison chart
Angiosperms Gymnosperms
Definition Seed-producing flowering plants whose seeds are enclosed within an ovary. Seed-producing non-flowering plants whose seeds are unenclosed or “naked.”
Seeds Enclosed inside an ovary, usually in a fruit. Bare, not enclosed; found on scales, leaves or as cones.
Life Cycle Seasonal (die during autumn/fall). Evergreen
Reproductive system Present in flowers; can be unisexual or bisexual Cones; unisexual
Leaves Flat scalelike , needle-like
Wood Hardwood Softwood
Periniality Non-perinnial Perinnial
Reproduction Mostly rely on pollinators. Mostly rely on wind.
Uses Medications , food, clothing, etc... Paper, Lumber , etc...
Examples of Angiosperms and Gymnosperms
Examples of angiosperms are monocots like lilies, orchids, agaves (known for agave nectar) and grasses; and dicots like roses, peas, sunflowers, oaks and maples.
Gymnosperm examples include non-flowering evergreen trees such as pine, spruce and fir.
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