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Flowering plants are plants that bear ______ and fruits
flowers
They include all forbs, grasses and grass-like plants, a vast majority of broad-leaved trees, shrubs and vines, and most ______ plants
aquatic
The term 'angiosperm' is derived from the Greek words ἀγγεῖον / angeion ('container, vessel') and σπέρμα / sperma ('seed'), meaning that the seeds are enclosed within a ______
fruit
Angiosperms are distinguished from the other seed-producing plants, the ______, by having flowers, xylem consisting of vessel elements instead of tracheids, endosperm within their seeds, and fruits that completely envelop the seeds
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The ancestors of flowering plants diverged from the common ancestor of all living ______
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Which group of plants are commonly called angiosperms?
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What is the meaning of the term 'angiosperm'?
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How many known species of angiosperms are there?
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What distinguishes angiosperms from gymnosperms?
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From which group of plants did the ancestors of flowering plants diverge?
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Study Notes
Flowering Plants
- Flowering plants are characterized by bearing flowers and fruits
- They include a vast range of plants, such as forbs, grasses, broad-leaved trees, shrubs, vines, and most herbaceous plants
Angiosperms
- The term 'angiosperm' is derived from the Greek words ἀγγεῖον ('container, vessel') and σπέρμα ('seed')
- Angiosperms are defined as plants with seeds enclosed within a fruit or vessel
- Angiosperms are distinguished from gymnosperms by having flowers, xylem consisting of vessel elements, endosperm within their seeds, and fruits that completely envelop the seeds
- Angiosperms are commonly referred to as flowering plants
Evolutionary History
- The ancestors of flowering plants diverged from the common ancestor of all living seed-producing plants
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Description
Test your knowledge on flowering plants and their characteristics in this quiz. Learn about the diverse range of plants that bear flowers and fruits, including forbs, grasses, trees, shrubs, vines, and aquatic plants. Explore the fascinating world of angiosperms and their significance in the natural world.
