Gymnosperms

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Tracheophyta

Description: Tracheophyta, also known as vascular plants, are a diverse group of plants that possess specialized tissues for conducting water and nutrients throughout their bodies. They are characterized by the presence of xylem and phloem, which make up their vascular system. Tracheophyta comprises three main groups: ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms, making it the second-largest phylum of plants after Bryophyta. With…
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Pinopsida

Description Pinopsida is a class of Gymnosperms that includes all conifers, such as pines, spruces, firs, and cedars. These trees are primarily found in the Northern Hemisphere, but some species also grow in the Southern Hemisphere. Pinopsida trees are known for their evergreen leaves, which are needle-like or scale-like, and their cones, which contain the reproductive structures. These trees are…
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Gnetales

Description Gnetales is a group of gymnosperms that includes three extant genera: Gnetum, Ephedra, and Welwitschia. This group is unique in many ways, including its unusual morphological features, reproductive structures, and molecular characteristics. Gnetales is believed to have originated approximately 300 million years ago and is considered one of the oldest lineages of seed plants. Although there are only three…
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