Angiosperms and Animals

Flashcards covering key concepts, definitions, and facts about angiosperms, pollination, plant structures, and tissues.

What role do animals play in the pollination of angiosperms?

Animals are relied upon for the pollination of angiosperm flowers.

What is the predicted extinction rate of Earth's species due to habitat loss?

It is predicted that 50% of Earth's species could become extinct in the next 100-200 years.

What are herbaceous plants?

Plants that do not produce wood, such as grasses.

What are woody plants?

Plants that produce wood, including shrubs and trees.

Define annuals in plant life cycles.

Plants that complete their life cycle in one year.

What is the function of stems in plants?

To support leaves or reproductive structures.

What parts make up a leaf?

A leaf consists of a petiole and a blade.

What is a meristem in plants?

A site where new branches may grow, located at the base of each petiole.

What do roots do for the plant?

Roots anchor plants to the soil, absorb water and nutrients, and store food for future growth.

What are the three types of plant tissues?

Dermal, vascular, and ground tissues.