3. Mosses Ferns Conifers (gymnosperms) Flowering (angiosperms) no no yes yes Water required for fertilization present absent absent absent Flowers and fruits enclosed in fruit exposed on cones absent absent Seeds present present absent absent Pollen advanced advanced present absent True leaves, stems, and roots advanced advanced present absent Conducting Tissue advanced advanced present absent Stiff support tissue Flowering Plants Conifers Ferns Mosses Plant Group
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6. What is fruit? Fruit is the mature ovary of a flowering plant. The purpose of fruit is to attract animals to the expendable flesh. The seed which is inside the fruit is indigestible and is passed through the animal.
7. Angiosperms are Flowering Plants What is the purpose of a flower? Video of a Moon Flower ( Ipomoea alba ) Plants In Motion Website Flowers are used for reproduction, not photosynthesis. A flower may contain male parts, female parts, or BOTH!