Biological success refers to the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce successfully. The fact that they represent the majority of the plant kingdom is evidence of the biological success of the spermatophytes. Look at the four images below. Think about how each feature has helped spermatophytes to be biologically successful plants. Then click the image to see if you are correct.
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Now test your knowledge of these important features by reading each question. Think of the answer before clicking the question to see if you are correct.
| What are the three functions of the roots? | Roots anchor the plant, absorb nutrients, and store food. |
| What are the three functions of the stem? | Stems transport nutrients, support the weight of the plant, and hold up the leaves. |
| What two advantages do seeds have over spores? | Seeds do not require water during fertilization and can be stored for reproduction during favorable conditions. |
| How do veins help spermatophytes grow larger? | Veins allow spermatophytes to transport a larger volume of nutrients. |
| Spermatophytes use which specialized tissue to transport nutrients? | Spermatophytes use vascular tissue to transport nutrients. |
