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Chapter 8 Section 4. Angiosperms. Characteristics of Angiosperms. Flowering plants Produce flowers Produce fruits (seeds are enclosed by fruits) Live almost everywhere on Earth. The Structure of Flowers. All have the same function, reproduction
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Chapter 8 Section 4 Angiosperms
Characteristics of Angiosperms • Flowering plants • Produce flowers • Produce fruits (seeds are enclosed by fruits) • Live almost everywhere on Earth
The Structure of Flowers • All have the same function, reproduction • Flower: reproductive structure of an angiosperm • Some flowers lack “parts”
Sepals • Sepals • A leaf-like structure that encloses the bud of a flower • Often green in color, protect developing flower
Petals • Colorful, leaf-like structure of some flowers • Size, shape, color, and number of petals vary from flower to flower
Stamens • Male reproductive parts • Filament • Thin stalk of the stamen • Anther • Produces pollen, top of filament
Pistils • Female reproductive parts • Center of most flowers
Parts of the Pistil • Stigma • Sticky tip of pistil • Style • Slender tube, connects stigma to hollow structure (ovary) at base of flower • Ovary • Protects seeds as they develop, contain one or more ovules
Pollinators • Color, shape, and scents of flowers attract insects and other animals • These organisms ensure that pollination occurs
Reproduction of Angiosperms • Pollen (sperm cell) falls on flower’s stigma • Sperm cell and egg cell join together in ovule • Zygote develops into the embryo part of the seed
Pollination • Occurs when grain of pollen lands on stigma • Wind • Animals
Fertilization • Pollen falls on stigma, fertilization can occur • Sperm cell and egg cell join together in the ovule within the ovary • Zygote begins develops into seed’s embryo
Fruit Development and Seed Dispersal • After fertilization, seed develops into a fruit • Fruit: a ripened ovary and other structures that enclose one or more seeds • Apples, cherries, tomatoes, squash
Two Types of Angiosperms • Monocots • Angiosperms that have only one seed leaf, or cotyledon • Dicot • Angiosperms that have two seed leaves, or cotyledons
DicotEx. Roses, Violets, oak and Maple trees, dandelions, beans, apples
Seed Plants in Everyday Life • Gymnosperms--- • Paper and lumber to build homes • Turpentine (rayon fibers in clothing) • Rosin (baseball players, gymnasts, musicians) • Angiosperms--- • Food, clothing, medicine for other organisms