Asked by Haoran Huyuan on May 10, 2024
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What is the most ancient group of plants alive today?
A) Horsetail
B) Club moss
C) Hornworts
D) Liverworts
E) Gymnosperms
Hornworts
A group of non-vascular plants belonging to the phylum Anthocerotophyta, known for their horn-like sporophytes.
Liverworts
Simple plants that are non-vascular, meaning they do not have specialized tissues for water and nutrient transport, part of the bryophytes group.
Gymnosperms
A group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, Ginkgo, and gnetophytes, characterized by unenclosed or "naked" seeds.
- Distinguish and expound upon the primary categories of plants and their significance in evolution.
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Shubham DaymaMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Liverworts are considered one of the oldest groups of non-vascular plants, making them among the earliest forms of plant life on land.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and expound upon the primary categories of plants and their significance in evolution.