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Relative plant diversity
Archaefructus
Limiting factor in Bryophyte and Pteridophyte reproduction
Limiting factor in Gymnosperm reproduction
Relative cost efficiency in Gymnosperm reproduction
Advantage of flowers
Mode of pollination in most Angiosperms
Difference between pollination and fertilization
Key points in Angiosperm reproduction (Fig. 31.6)
Polar nucleii and egg cell (Fig. 31.6)
Double fertilization (Fig. 31.6)
Importance of double fertilization
Mature pollen grain
Pollen tube
Development of fruit (Fig. 31.8i)
Reasons why Angiosperms are successful
Nectaries
Benefits of pollination
Attracting diurnal and nocturnal pollinators
Assisted seed dispersal
Pollinia
Bucket orchid
Tropical fig pollination
Pseudocopulation
Hammer orchid
Dead horse arum lily
Amorphophallus titanum
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