Which structure is part of Pinus contorta reproduction, but not part of fern reproduction?

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shreehari499 · Answer

Hi! @shampopayton ! Welcome back to OpenStudy!

shreehari499 · Answer

As far as i know, pinus contorta is a gymnosperm and its reproduction is different from that of ferns i.e, bryophytes

shreehari499 · Answer

do you have any suggestions? @Rushwr ?

rushwr · Answer

is it the gametophyte? @shreehari499

shreehari499 · Answer

A gametophyte is present in both gymno and ferns

anonymous · Answer

Ferns have a more complicated method of reproduction that depends on there being liquid water for the process to complete. As a result, they can only reproduce where there is sufficient moisture: the reproduction process itself requires moisture.