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Which group of plants is commonly called angiosperms?

  • Angiosperms (correct)
  • Grasses
  • Gymnosperms
  • Forbs
  • How many known species of angiosperms are there?

  • 300,000 (correct)
  • 416
  • 13,000
  • 64
  • 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?

    <p>Gymnosperms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes angiosperms from gymnosperms?

    <p>Presence of flowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clade commonly called angiosperms?

    <p>Angiospermae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'angiosperm'?

    <p>The term 'angiosperm' refers to plants that bear flowers and fruits, with their seeds enclosed within a fruit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the distinguishing characteristics of angiosperms compared to gymnosperms?

    <p>Angiosperms have flowers, xylem consisting of vessel elements, endosperm within their seeds, and fruits that completely envelop the seeds, whereas gymnosperms lack these features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many orders of angiosperms are there?

    <p>There are 64 orders of angiosperms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate number of known species of angiosperms?

    <p>There are approximately 300,000 known species of angiosperms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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