AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Conifers are the “cone-bearing” plants, and include pine, redwood, spruce, yew, cedar, and many other familiar trees. Conifers are also economically important, being some of the most common timber and paper-pulp trees.

Detailed explanation-2: -Coniferous forests also cover mountains in many parts of the world. Pines, spruces, firs, and larches are the dominant trees in coniferous forests. They are similar in shape and height and often form a nearly uniform stand with a layer of low shrubs or herbs beneath.

Detailed explanation-3: -Conifers are cone-bearing plants. Cones bear the seed inside them. Example of conifers are Pine, Redwood and Fir.

Detailed explanation-4: -Coniferous trees have leaves which are very thin and in the shape of needles. These trees don’t bear flowers but produce cones and hence are called coniferous trees. These trees grow in areas with snowfall. Hence these trees have needle like leaves which do not allow the snow to rest on them.