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| What are the characteristics of Plants |
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| Complex ~ Multicellular - Autotrophs - Mainly on Land - Dominate Surface of the Earth - 263,000 species - Invaded Land 455 MYA - Evolved from Green Algae |
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| What did plants evolve from? |
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| What are the adaptations that plants have for living on land? |
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| Roots - Shoot - Leaves - Reproductive structures - Flowers |
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Which of the following produce seeds?
Mosses
Ferns
Pine Trees
Azaleas |
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| Seed bearing plants with ovules |
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| What are the benefits of seeds? |
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| Dispersal - Dormancy - Germination - Nourishment |
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| What types of cones do Pine Trees produce? |
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| Seed Cones and Pollen Cones |
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| How are pine tree pollen and seeds dispersed? |
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| What are the parts of a flower and their function? |
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Sepals - Protects Flower
Petals - Attract Pollinators
Staman - Produces Pollen
Anther - Contains Pollen
Carpel - Produces the Egg
Ovary - Contains Ovals that hold the egg
Style & Stigma - Receive Pollen |
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| What part of the flower develops into a fruit? |
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| What is the purpose of fruit |
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| What part of the flower protects the bud, produces pollen |
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| Sepal protects the bud, Stamen produces pollen |
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| What are the characteristics of Fungus? |
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| What are the ecological impacts of Fungus? |
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| Decomposers - Parasites - Chytrid (Aquadic Fungis) |
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| What are commercial uses of fungus? |
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| Food (Yeast) & Antibiotics |
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