j 15.8 Phylum Moniliophyta, Subphylum Sphenophyta Horsetails Examine the photo o

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j 15.8 Phylum Moniliophyta, Subphylum Sphenophyta Horsetails Examine the photo on the right. You studied this genus in lab, but this is A a different species. This species has two separate stems produced at dif- ferent times in the growing season. The stem on the left is a reproductive branch, while that on the right is strictly vegetative. Based on the charac- teristics obvious in this photo, identify the plant, give its scientific name, and then identify the labeled structures Scientific name 16. (0.75x).

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Scientific name: Equisetum telmateia

A: strobilus, cone bearing sporangiophores

B: fertile stem, sheaths

C: sterile stem, main stem node.

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