Vascular and Non-Vascular Plants

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What are non-vascular plants?

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Plants that do not have specialized tissues (xylem and phloem) for transporting water and nutrients. Examples include mosses and liverworts.

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Do non-vascular plants have stems, roots, and leaves?

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False. Non-vascular plants do not have true stems, roots, or leaves.

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What type of plants usually spread using seeds?

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Vascular plants.

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What is a characteristic of vascular plants?

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They have specialized tissues (xylem and phloem) for transporting water and nutrients.

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Where do non-vascular plants typically grow?

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They grow low to the ground, often in moist environments, because they need to be near their water source.

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What is an example of a non-vascular plant?

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Moss.

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What is an example of a vascular plant?

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Trees, flowers, and ferns.

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How do vascular plants transport water?

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Through xylem, which is a type of vascular tissue.

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How do vascular plants transport nutrients?

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Through phloem, which is another type of vascular tissue.

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What is the main difference between vascular and non-vascular plants?

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Vascular plants have specialized tissues for transport, while non-vascular plants do not.