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There is very little difference between prehistoric ferns and ferns of today.

However, there are hundreds to thousands of fern species that are no longer around today. This is due to changes in topography, climate and time.

Many of today's species are evolved or remain unchanged. But they are prone to the same

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What ancient plants were called seed ferns?

The plants known as seed ferns were ancient, fern-like plants that produced seeds instead of spores for reproduction. They thrived during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras, with fossil evidence indicating they were widespread and diverse. Despite their name, seed ferns were not true ferns, but early gymnosperms that eventually gave rise to modern seed plants.


What plants have had odor?

There are many, many different species of ferns. They are even in several different genuses. Some ferns, such as the Hayscented Fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula), do have an odor.


Are young leaves of liverworts know as fiddleheads?

No, fiddleheads typically refer to the coiled young fronds of ferns. Liverworts are a different type of plant that do not produce fiddleheads. Liverworts have a different growth pattern and structure compared to ferns.


Does Ferns and horsetails lack flowers and seeds?

Yes, ferns and horsetails are both non-flowering plants. Instead of seeds, they reproduce by producing spores. Ferns have feathery fronds and horsetails have jointed stems, and both belong to ancient plant lineages.


In what ways are ferns and conifers unlike?

Ferns and conifers are alike in many ways, such as they release spores in reproduction. But they are unlike in the following ways: * Ferns are ground plants, while conifers are trees * They are sometimes found in different environments - ferns can survive in different environments than conifers can * Conifersophyta the correct name means pine these include moat pine tree - the ones you use at chrismas

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What were fossil tree ferns?

Ancient plants.


Ancient greek culture vs todays culture?

Ancient Greek culture was very different from today's culture. For example, the Greeks would take slaves, which is not very widespread in today's western culture.


Can you help me identify different types of ferns?

Yes, I can help you identify different types of ferns. Ferns can be classified into various categories based on their characteristics such as size, shape, and frond structure. Some common types of ferns include sword ferns, maidenhair ferns, and bird's nest ferns. Each type of fern has unique features that can help you distinguish them from one another.


What ancient plants were called seed ferns?

The plants known as seed ferns were ancient, fern-like plants that produced seeds instead of spores for reproduction. They thrived during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras, with fossil evidence indicating they were widespread and diverse. Despite their name, seed ferns were not true ferns, but early gymnosperms that eventually gave rise to modern seed plants.


What plants have had odor?

There are many, many different species of ferns. They are even in several different genuses. Some ferns, such as the Hayscented Fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula), do have an odor.


Are young leaves of liverworts know as fiddleheads?

No, fiddleheads typically refer to the coiled young fronds of ferns. Liverworts are a different type of plant that do not produce fiddleheads. Liverworts have a different growth pattern and structure compared to ferns.


Size of ferns in SI units?

You would measure a fern in meters, or if it is small, perhaps in centimeters. Ferns come in very different sizes.You would measure a fern in meters, or if it is small, perhaps in centimeters. Ferns come in very different sizes.You would measure a fern in meters, or if it is small, perhaps in centimeters. Ferns come in very different sizes.You would measure a fern in meters, or if it is small, perhaps in centimeters. Ferns come in very different sizes.


Does Ferns and horsetails lack flowers and seeds?

Yes, ferns and horsetails are both non-flowering plants. Instead of seeds, they reproduce by producing spores. Ferns have feathery fronds and horsetails have jointed stems, and both belong to ancient plant lineages.


How many chromosomes does ferns have?

Different ferns have different numbers. Here are some examples: Grape fern -- 90 Rattlesnake fern -- 184 Adder's-tongue fern -- 1260


Are ferns from New Zealand?

i think so because ther is over 190 different types of native ferns to new zealand


How are ferns and flowering plants different?

conifers are flowering plants


What affects did greek government have on todays government?

Ancient Greeks gave their citizens a right to vote.