Lecture 12 Gymnosperms and Angiosperms TypePad裸子植物和被子植物 TypePad阅读12.pptVIP

Gymnosperm: Non-flowering Angiosperms: Flowering plants GYMNOSPERMS Gymnosperm means “naked seed” Seeds lack a protective enclosure (unlike flowering plants which have flowers and fruit). Examples of gymnosperms: Conifers (pine trees), cycads, ginkgo biloba Evolution of gymnosperms Gymnosperms evolved from fern-like ancestors Advancements of gymnosperms over ferns: Gymnosperms do not depend on water for fertilization (have air-borne pollen) Have a more efficient vascular system Wood produced by gymnosperms Gymnosperms have a very efficient and effective vascular system Usually woo