You are hiking in a forest and come upon a mysterious plant, which you determine is either a lycophyte sporophyte or a pterophyt
e sporophyte. Which of the following would be most helpful in determining the correct classification of the plant? A) whether or not it has true leaves
B) whether it has microphylls or megaphylls
C) whether or not it has seeds
The main difference between pterophytes and lycophytes is the presence of true leaves(pteropytes) and lychophylls(lychophytes). Having lycophylls is a synapomorphy for the lychophytes.
Answer: 1 : knowledge about the natural world that is based on facts learned through experiments and observation. 2 : an area of study that deals with the natural world (as biology or physics)
