Plant Photo Journal

Find and take pictures of the following:

1.  Mosses: find moss in two different locations - try to find moss with sporangia growing out of it!

• Post your pictures and answer the following review questions:  
• Describe the environment in which you found the moss living.  
• Why do mosses need to live in moist environments?
• Why do mosses grow so low to the ground?  Why can they grow on rocks?

2.  Ferns:  find two different ferns if possible.  Take pictures of both the top and bottom side of the fern frond (leaf).

• Post your pictures and answer the following review questions:
• Describe the environment in which you found the fern living.
• Why do ferns need to live in moist environments?
• How are the structures of mosses and ferns different?  Why does that allow the ferns to grow larger?
• Do ferns need to grow in soil?  Why?

3.  Gymnosperms:  Find 3 different gymnosperm plants - try to find and take pictures of both the male and female cones of at least 2 of the plants.  Identify the species if you are able.

• Post your pictures and answer the following review questions: 
• What adaptations do gymnosperms have to allow them to live in varied environments?
• What is the difference between pollination and fertilization?  What structures are involved in each?

4.  Angiosperms:  Find at least 2 examples of monocot plants, and two examples of dicot plants.  Try to include pictures of both the leaves and flowers/fruit/berries of each.

• Post your pictures and answer the following review questions:
• How are angiosperms well adapted to life on land?
• What are some pollination and seed dispersal strategies that angiosperms employ?
• What is the purpose of the fruit?