character of the
spermatophytes. All of the
plants in this clade
reproduce using seeds.
However, embryo formation
is also a trait of the
spermatophytes. Do you
think true water-conducting
tissue is a derived character
of either embryophytes or
green algae? Why or why
not?
Green
Algae
Mosses and Ferns and
Relatives
Relatives Gymnosperms Angiosperms
Flowers; seeds
Seeds
enclosed in fruit
True water-
Plant
ancestor
Embryo
formation
conducting tissue