Seedless Plants

What do bryophytes and seedless vascular plants tell us?

• Tips for gardening

• How to care for houseplants

• How plants evolved over time

• The best way to water plants

What is NOT a characteristic of bryophytes?

• They develop root-like structures called rhizoids

• They don't have typical plant organs like stems and roots

• They were the first plants to grow on land

• They have vascular tissue

What important feature did mosses contribute to the development of land plants?

• Fruits

• Seeds

• Stomata

• Flowers

What is the primary purpose of rhizoids in bryophytes?

• To produce food through photosynthesis

• To attract pollinators

• To anchor bryophytes to surfaces

• To absorb water

Which of the following is NOT a type of bryophyte?

• Hornworts

• Mosses

• Liverworts

• Ferns

What do seedless vascular plants have that bryophytes do not?

• Spores

• Phyllids

• True roots, stems, and leaves

• Rhizoids

What is the significance of vascular tissue in plants?

• It allows plants to grow larger and survive dry conditions

• It produces flowers

• It attracts insects for pollination

• It produces fruits

Which of the following is a seedless vascular plant?

• Fern

• Monstera

• Orchid

• Succulent

What role do mosses play in the environment?

• Decorating homes

• Attracting bees

• Producing fruits

• Storing carbon

What did Wilhelm Hofmeister discover about plants?

• How to grow them faster

• Their ability to produce oxygen

• The bryophyte life cycle

• The best soil for planting