Activity Activity-Inventorying Plant Biodiversity Below are characteristics of f

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Activity Activity-Inventorying Plant Biodiversity Below are characteristics of four never before described plant species recently identified as part of the 'All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory"(ATBI). Work in Taxonomic Working Groups (TWiGs) of four to tenteatively classify each plant based on the information provided. One person in the group should act as the facilitator for one of the plants, leading the group discussion and promoting input for the other members who are acting as discussants. In the role of a discussant, you should provide your insights and perspectives, and compare and contrast the input of others you collaborate with in the group resoonse wl in dio Organism3 Facilitator Ficld Notes: Specimen collected from shaded area along stream in South Cumberland State Park (Grundy County. TN) Body:. Large leaves emerging from underground rhizome Size: 63 cm Chromosomal Analysis: Plant body is diploid chromosome number of 44. Lignin test: Positive Curicle: Present Leaves: Present- large with branched veins. Underside has sori (containing haploid spores). Roots: Present-branch from the inside. Stew: Present-vascular tissue (xylem& phloem) present. Life History: Diploid sporophyte dominant generation. Haploid spores germinate into heart-shaped, haploid, gametophyte. Water required for fertilization due to flagellated sperm; no seed is produced. Diploid zy gote develops into sporophyte Domain: Kingdom: Planta Communication: The local media features the work of your team on their nightly news. During a live interview the reporter asks you "Apparently this plant requires water for fertilization, can you explain why? Response:

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Phylum: Pterophyta

The given characteristics of plant shows that phylum is Pterophyta. They are seedless with large leaves, heart shaped sporophytes, leaves are developed from rhizomes etc.

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