Mosses
True or False: Moses produce seeds.
FALSE Moses do not produce seeds
True or false: Ferns transport water and nutrients from photosynthesis.
TRUE Ferns are vascular plants
True or false: Gymnosperm flowers are non-flowering plants
False: Gymnosperm flowers are *flowering* plants
True or False: A rose is an example of an angiosperm flower?
TRUE
What are two examples of non flowering plants?
Mosses and Ferns
Where can you find mosses?
on rocks, trees and walls
What kinds of organs do ferns have?
roots, leaves and stems
True or false: gymnosperm flowers are unisex and can be male or female
True!
True or false: Angiosperm flowers produce fruit with seeds inside
True!
What are the two types of flowering plants?
Gymnosperm flowers and angiosperm flowers
Moisture and shade
Where do ferns live?
moist environments near water!
True or false: Gymnosperms are modern and attractive flowers like a rose or a lily.
FALSE! Gymnosperm flowers are more primitive looking and are less attractive than regular flowers.
True or false: Angiosperm flowers can only be female.
FALSE angiosperms flowers can be male. female or hermaphrodites.
What are vascular plants? What is an example?
Vascular plants transport water and nutrients from photosynthesis. Ferns, gymnosperm and angiosperms are a examples.
True or False: mosses have no organs, leaves, roots or stems.
TRUE
Why are ferns considered good environment indicators?
They can only live in places where air and water conditions are excellent!
True or false: Gymnosperm flower seeds are naked?
TRUE! this type of plant doesn't have fruit and there is no outer coating that would protect the seeds.
How are angiosperm flowers grouped?
Usually grouped in inflorescences
What are non- vascular plants? What is an example?
non-vascular plants absorb water by the whole body. Moss is an example.
What are the 3 environment functions of mosses?
Protect against soil erosion
help other plants grow
act as food and shelter for others
What are fern leaves called?
frons
How are conifers/ gymnosperm flowers pollinated?
By the wind! They don't need insects to pollinate them!
What is an inflorescence?
an arrangement of a group flowers on a stem
What is the scientific name for mosses?
Bryophytes