Question

#1. a. This organism is not a plant. (algae)
b. This organism is a plant. (go to step 2)
#2. a. This plant does not have vascular tissue. (go to step 3)
b. This plant has vascular tissue. (go to step 4)
#3. a. This plant's spore-producing capsule opens by splitting lengthwise. (liverworts)
b. This plant's spore-producing capsule releases spore through the tip of the capsule. (mosses)
#4. a. This plant does not produce seeds. (go to step 5)
b. This plant produces seeds. (go to step 7)
#5. a. This plant has hollow stems containing silica. (horsetails)
b. This plant does not have hollow stems containing silica. (go to step 6)
#6. a. This plant produces on the underside of its fronds. (ferns)
b. This plant produces spores in conelike tips (club mosses)
#7. a. This plant does not produce flowers. (gymnosperms)
b. This plant produces flowers.
Based on its characteristics, the plant called club moss is not a true moss. Examine the dichotomous key above. Which of the following sentences adequately defines a club moss?
A. Club mosses are plants that produce spores inside of their flowers.
B. A club moss is a vascular plant that does not produce seeds, but does produce spores in conelike tips.
C. Club mosses are plant-like organisms that have chlorophyll and are nonvascular.
D. Club mosses are plants that reproduce using seeds that grow in conelike structures.

Answer 1

Ok I had to edit it

Answer 2

ok

Answer 3

I think it is D

Answer 4

you are actually right because in the key it talks about the different types of living things from the key that i see, so i think it is d

Answer 5

Thank you I have some more

Answer 6

ok