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Which group of plants is commonly called angiosperms?
Which group of plants is commonly called angiosperms?
- Angiosperms (correct)
- Grasses
- Gymnosperms
- Forbs
How many known species of angiosperms are there?
How many known species of angiosperms are there?
- 300,000 (correct)
- 416
- 13,000
- 64
What is the meaning of the term 'angiosperm'?
What is the meaning of the term 'angiosperm'?
- Container of seeds (correct)
- Seed-producing plant
- Vessel elements
- Flowering plant
From which group of plants did flowering plants evolve?
From which group of plants did flowering plants evolve?
What distinguishes angiosperms from gymnosperms?
What distinguishes angiosperms from gymnosperms?
What is the clade commonly called angiosperms?
What is the clade commonly called angiosperms?
What is the meaning of the term 'angiosperm'?
What is the meaning of the term 'angiosperm'?
What are the distinguishing characteristics of angiosperms compared to gymnosperms?
What are the distinguishing characteristics of angiosperms compared to gymnosperms?
How many orders of angiosperms are there?
How many orders of angiosperms are there?
What is the approximate number of known species of angiosperms?
What is the approximate number of known species of angiosperms?
Study Notes
Angiosperms
- Angiosperms are commonly referred to as flowering plants.
- There are approximately 400,000 known species of angiosperms.
- The term 'angiosperm' means "seed in a vessel" and refers to the development of seeds within a protective ovary.
- Angiosperms evolved from the group of plants known as gymnosperms.
- Angiosperms are distinguished from gymnosperms by the production of flowers, fruits, and seeds.
- The clade commonly referred to as angiosperms is also known as Angiospermae.
- The key characteristics that distinguish angiosperms from gymnosperms include the production of flowers, fruits, and seeds, as well as the presence of a triploid endosperm.
- There are approximately 64 orders of angiosperms.
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Test your knowledge about flowering plants with this quiz! Learn about the characteristics, diversity, and importance of angiosperms. Challenge yourself to identify different types of flowering plants and understand their role in ecosystems.
