Question
A scientist is observing a gymnosperm. It is a desert shrub with needle-like leaves. The shrub has a deep root system and produces cones.
Which gymnosperm is the scientist most likely observing?
She is observing a gnetophyte because, unlike other gymnosperms, gnetophytes can grow as shrubs in deserts.
She is observing a gnetophyte because, unlike other gymnosperms, gnetophytes can have needle-like leaves and deep root systems.
She is observing a ginkgo because, unlike other gymnosperms, ginkgoes can grow as shrubs in deserts.
She is observing a ginkgo because, unlike other gymnosperms, ginkgoes can have needle-like leaves and deep root systems.
Which gymnosperm is the scientist most likely observing?
She is observing a gnetophyte because, unlike other gymnosperms, gnetophytes can grow as shrubs in deserts.
She is observing a gnetophyte because, unlike other gymnosperms, gnetophytes can have needle-like leaves and deep root systems.
She is observing a ginkgo because, unlike other gymnosperms, ginkgoes can grow as shrubs in deserts.
She is observing a ginkgo because, unlike other gymnosperms, ginkgoes can have needle-like leaves and deep root systems.
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The scientist is most likely observing a gnetophyte because, unlike other gymnosperms, gnetophytes can have needle-like leaves and deep root systems. Gnetophytes, such as those in the genus Ephedra, are adapted to arid environments and can have shrub-like forms with the characteristics described.