Moss, Ferns, Gymnosperms

Spore-producing part of a moss

• sporophyte

• gametophyte

• sori

• rhizoids

Spore-producing part of a fern

• sporophyte

• gametophyte

• sori

• prothalium

Because they have true conducting tissues, ferns are classified as (a)   plants.

These are true of moss EXCEPT:

• they are nonvascular plants

• they do photosynthesis

• they have true stems, leaves, and roots

• they use spores as part of their life cycle

______________ anchor a moss.

• roots

• sporophytes

• sepals

• rhizoids

Vascular plant that reproduces using spores rather than seeds

• moss

• fern

• apple tree

• pine tree

Part of a moss that produces male and female reproductive cells

• cone

• sori

• sporophyte

• gametophyte

Structure that encloses a gymnosperm seed

• fruit

• spore capsule

• cone

• frond

Adaptation that helps conifers live in very snowy regions

• antifreeze chemical

• flexible, sloping branches

• wax-coated, needle-like leaves

• wind dispersal

Gymnosperms mainly use ___________ for pollination and seed dispersal.

• water

• wind

• animals

• all of these