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Vascular plants have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients, like xylem and phloem, while nonvascular plants do not. Vascular plants can grow taller due to their ability to transport materials, while nonvascular plants are typically low-growing due to a lack of internal transportation system. Vascular plants can also better adapt to dry environments compared to nonvascular plants.
Yes, seed plants have vascular tissue. This tissue system is made up of xylem and phloem, which transport water, nutrients, and sugars throughout the plant. Vascular tissue enables seed plants to grow tall and supports the efficient distribution of resources.
Xylem is the tissue in plants responsible for transporting water from the roots to the leaves. This specialized tissue is made up of interconnected tubular structures that facilitate the movement of water and essential nutrients throughout the plant. The process is driven by a combination of capillary action, root pressure, and transpiration pull.
There are only three (not four) groups of vascular plants. The vascular tissue is used to transport nutrients and water through the plant. There is seedless vascular plants, angiosperms, and gymnosperms.
The structure that contains xylem tissue for water transport and phloem tissue for nutrient transport is called a vascular bundle. These bundles are found in vascular plants, including trees, and provide support and transportation of essential materials throughout the plant.
To transport water from the roots to the leaves the vascular tissue xylem is used.To transport sugars throughout the plant wherever they are needed the vascular tissue phloem is used.
Because vascular tissue is the transport system of a plant. if a plant doesn't have vascular tissue it cant transport water and minerals to all parts of the plant if it is big. So the non-vascular plant like moss needs to be small for sufficient distribution of water and minerals etc without a transport system. eg- moss
Non-vascular plants exhibit simple tissue development, which includes three main types: parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma. These tissues are responsible for various functions such as support, storage, and photosynthesis. Non-vascular plants do not have specialized vascular tissues like xylem and phloem found in vascular plants.
radish is a vegetable. Vascular plant have pipes to transport water and food. Non Vascular plants dont
The vascular tissue in moss is called the hydroids and leptoids. Hydroids are responsible for conducting water, while leptoids are involved in nutrient transport. These tissues are simpler compared to the vascular tissues found in higher plants like ferns and flowering plants.
A plant that is not vascular does not have xylem or phloem to carry nutrients throughout the plant. The non vascular plants have a simpler transport system established for water and nutrients required.