Three characters that flowering plants have that ferns and gymnosperm do not

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1. Flowers - Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms, have evolved specialized structures for reproduction called flowers. These structures contain the reproductive organs necessary for pollination and seed production.

2. Fruits - After successful pollination and fertilization, flowering plants develop fruits to protect and disperse their seeds. Fruits come in a variety of forms, such as berries, nuts, and capsules, and play a crucial role in the plant's reproductive success.

3. Ovules enclosed within carpels - In flowering plants, the ovules (structures that develop into seeds after fertilization) are enclosed within carpels, which are specialized structures that make up the female reproductive organ of a flower. This enclosure provides protection and support for the developing seeds and allows for efficient fertilization processes.

These features are unique to flowering plants and are not found in ferns or gymnosperms.