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A quick look at each plant group

The table below contains a drawing and description of an example from each plant group. Use the key to identify the group that matches each example and then check your answers by clicking on the answer button.

Plant key

Drawing
Description
Plant group

Moss

Lives in damp places, often in water; simple leaves but no roots, stems or flowers

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Flowering plant

Lives in many environments; leaves in many shapes, roots to absorb water and minerals, seeds and flowers for reproduction

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Fern

Usually lives in damp, shaded places; roots, stems and leaves in fronds but no flowers or seeds

 

 

 

 

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Algae

Usually lives in water, either floating or attached to the bottom; does not have roots, stems or leaves

 

 

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Pine tree and cone

Lives in many environments; needle-shaped leaves, extensive roots and stems but no flowers

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You have classified the major groups of plants now take a more detailed look at the plant groups.

 
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Lesson 18- Plant groups

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