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write about a theme: Interactions Giant lycophyte trees had microphylls, whereas ferns
Chapter 29, Problem 9(choose chapter or problem)
write about a theme: Interactions Giant lycophyte trees had microphylls, whereas ferns and seed plants have megaphylls. Write a short essay (100150 words) describing how a forest of lycophyte trees may have differed from a forest of large ferns or seed plants. In your answer, consider how the type of forest may have affected interactions among small plants growing beneath the tall ones.
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write about a theme: Interactions Giant lycophyte trees had microphylls, whereas ferns and seed plants have megaphylls. Write a short essay (100150 words) describing how a forest of lycophyte trees may have differed from a forest of large ferns or seed plants. In your answer, consider how the type of forest may have affected interactions among small plants growing beneath the tall ones.
ANSWER:Forests of giant lycophyte trees differ from a forest of large ferns or seed plants in several ways. Lycopods are considered one of the oldest known groups of plants, so forests of lycophyte trees are more ancient than ones of ferns or seed plants. Lycophytes are known for their tall stature, towering above shorter plants for maximum sunlight exposure. The large size isn’t their only trait though; lycophytes have microphyll leaf structures, which means their leaves are short and small. On the other hand, ferns and seed plants are equipped with megaphylls, which have bulky, blade-like leaves.