Chapter 11 - Classification

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What are the simplest types of plants that lack vascular tissue?

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Mosses are the simplest type of plant because they have no vascular tissue; xylem and phloem.

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What type of organisms have jointed legs and hard exoskeletons made of chitin?

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Arthropods are organisms that have jointed legs and hard exoskeletons made of chitin.

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What do angiosperms have that distinguishes them from other plant types?

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Angiosperms have fruit and flowers.

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What type of eggs do amphibians have?

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Amphibians have jelly eggs.

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Which kingdom is known for being decomposers and recyclers?

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Fungi are known for being decomposers and recyclers.

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What is vascular tissue?

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Vascular tissue is a complex tissue in plants that conducts water and nutrients through the plant.

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Define arthropods.

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Arthropods are invertebrate animals with jointed limbs and a segmented body, covered by an exoskeleton made of chitin.

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What are the main characteristics of angiosperms?

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Angiosperms are characterized by having flowers and producing seeds enclosed within a fruit.

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What is the significance of jelly eggs in amphibians?

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Jelly eggs provide protection and hydration for the developing embryos in amphibians.

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List the main kingdoms of life.

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The main kingdoms of life include Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, and Monera.