Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 28 - The Evolution of Seed Plants - 28.2 Once Dominant Gymnosperms Still Thrive in Some Environments - 28.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 601: 1

Answer

The female cone of a conifer is called the megastrobilus, and the male cone is a microstrobilus. The female cone is typically several times larger, with its woody scales pointed upwards to conceal the seed. The male cone has herbaceous scales that contain microspores.

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The female cone of a conifer is called the megastrobilus, and the male cone is a microstrobilus. The female cone is typically several times larger, with its woody scales pointed upwards to conceal the seed. The male cone has herbaceous scales that contain microspores.
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