Vascular vs Nonvascular Plants Flashcard

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What is the primary difference between vascular and nonvascular plants?

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Vascular plants have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients, while nonvascular plants do not.

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Example of a nonvascular plant: Fern, Moss, Pine tree, Rose

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Moss

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Structures found in vascular plants but not in nonvascular plants: Xylem and phloem, Chloroplasts, Cell walls, Nuclei

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Xylem and phloem

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Why are vascular plants generally able to grow taller than nonvascular plants?

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They have a more efficient nutrient transport system.

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Habitat of most nonvascular plants?

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Moist and shaded areas

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What is the function of phloem in vascular plants?

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Transporting nutrients

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Example of a nonvascular plant: Fern, Moss, Oak tree, Sunflower

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Moss

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What structure do vascular plants have that nonvascular plants lack?

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Xylem and phloem

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What is a common habitat for many nonvascular plants?

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Moist, shaded areas

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Which group of plants includes ferns and conifers?

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Vascular plants