DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer:Both Gymnosperms and Angiosperms bear seeds, but they are classified separately due to the anatomy of the seed. The seeds of the Gymnosperms are naked, i.e., they do not have an outer covering of fruit surrounding them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gymnosperms produce seeds (Figure 8.1. 1) and, together with flowering plants, constitute the seed plants. Although gymnosperms do not produce flowers and fruits, they still have embryos enclosed in a protective barrier or seed coat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Unlike gymnosperms such as conifers and cycads, angiosperm’s seeds are found in a flower. Angiosperm eggs are fertilized and develop into a seed in an ovary that is usually in a flower. The flowers of angiosperms have male or female reproductive organs.

Detailed explanation-4: -As stated before, both gymnosperms and angiosperms are seed-bearing plants. Along with ferns and their allies, seed plants are vascular plants, which means they have xylem and phloem to transport water and nutrients.