Your present concept of plants is probably quite accurate. Most have roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. Can you name two plants that have cones rather than flowers? Can you name a plant that appears to not have leaves?

Your present concept of plants is probably quite accurate. Most have roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. Can you name two plants that have cones rather than flowers? Can you name a plant that appears to not have leaves?

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Chapter2: Aquatic Plants And Animals

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