Phylum Gymnosperms of the Kingdom Plantae
What is a Phylum (pl. Phyla)?
In botanical taxonomy, the Phylum rank is a taxonomic level that represents a major branch of the plant evolutionary tree. It is used to classify groups of related plant divisions based on their overall body plan, cellular structure, and evolutionary relationships. Phyla are defined by a set of shared morphological, anatomical, and genetic characteristics.
The plant kingdom is divided into Phyla, each with its own unique set of characteristics. For example, the Phylum Angiosperms, also known as the flowering plants, is the largest Phylum of plants and includes plants that produce flowers and seeds enclosed in fruits. In contrast, the Phylum Bryophytes includes non-vascular plants like mosses, which do not produce flowers or seeds and rely on water for reproduction and survival.
Below the Phylum rank, plants are further classified into smaller taxonomic levels such as Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species based on their evolutionary relationships and shared characteristics. These taxonomic classifications are used by botanists to study and better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
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The plant kingdom is divided into Phyla, each with its own unique set of characteristics. For example, the Phylum Angiosperms, also known as the flowering plants, is the largest Phylum of plants and includes plants that produce flowers and seeds enclosed in fruits. In contrast, the Phylum Bryophytes includes non-vascular plants like mosses, which do not produce flowers or seeds and rely on water for reproduction and survival.
Below the Phylum rank, plants are further classified into smaller taxonomic levels such as Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species based on their evolutionary relationships and shared characteristics. These taxonomic classifications are used by botanists to study and better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
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Pick an Order to see its components:
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Araucariales
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Cupressales
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Cycadales
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Ephedrales
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Ginkgoales
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Gnetales
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Pinales
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Welwitschiales
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