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Seeds have storage tissues that help them sustain growth and function as a protective coat giving them their superior evolutionary advantage.
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Where did seeds come from after the earth cooled down?
plants with seeds evolved from simpler plants which evolved from single celled organisms
Pollen and seeds evolved in response to what?
it evolved in response to dry land environments
Which of these adaptations to a terrestrial existence evolved most recently?
gametangia
What does Pollen and seeds evolved in response to?
Pollen and seeds evolved in response to the need for more efficient reproduction in plants. Pollen enables plants to transfer male gametes to female reproductive structures without the need for water, thus increasing the chances of successful fertilization. Seeds evolved to protect and nourish the developing plant embryo, ensuring its survival and dispersal to new locations.
Were seeds made before dinosaurs existed?
Plants with seeds first evolved 385 million years ago. That was more than 150 million years before dinosaurs evolved 231.4 million years ago.
Did gymnosperms evolve before angiosperms?
Yes, gymnosperms evolved before angiosperms. Gymnosperms, characterized by naked seeds, are an ancient group of seed-producing plants that first appeared in the Paleozoic era. Angiosperms, which have enclosed seeds within ovaries (fruits), evolved later during the Mesozoic era.
Name seeds that can stick on your socks?
Seeds that can stick to socks include burdock seeds, which have tiny hooks that latch onto fabric, and cocklebur seeds, known for their barbed structure. Other examples are the velcro-like seeds of plant species such as beggar's ticks (or bidens) and certain types of thistles. These seeds have evolved these mechanisms to enhance their dispersal by hitching rides on animals or humans.
The primary purpose of the fruit is?
Plants have evolved fruit to better spread seeds. The fruit is a tremendous waste of energy to produce, only to be eaten by predators/scavengers. The current line of thought is that animals eat the fruit and seeds, wander away, and poop the seeds out (with fertilizer!) spreading the seeds over a great distance
Is fruit tasty because the plant evolved that way so that its seeds get spread through the process of animals eating it and later pooping it out?
Yes, fruits evolved to be tasty to attract animals to eat them so that the seeds can be dispersed in different locations through the animals' droppings. This process benefits the plant by aiding in seed dispersal and increasing the chances of successful reproduction.
Why do wild cucumbers explode their seeds?
Wild cucumbers have evolved to explode their seeds as a way to disperse them over a greater distance. When the fruits ripen, the pressure inside the cucumber builds up until it eventually bursts open, propelling the seeds away from the parent plant. This dispersal mechanism helps the seeds reach new areas for germination and reduces competition among offspring.
Seeds have evolved to obtain what gamete exchange?
Seeds have evolved to facilitate reproduction and dispersal of plant species. They are the result of the fusion of male and female gametes (sperm and egg) and contain an embryo and nutrient reserves enclosed in a protective seed coat. This allows seeds to be dispersed, germinate, and develop into new plants in diverse environments.
Why can't all flowering plants bear fruit?
Plants have evolved in different ways. All plants bear 'fruits' or seeds. Some of these are edible, some not.
