In: Biology
We have talked about many plant structures, roots, stems, reproductive structures - and leaves. Leaves are essential for plants because they are the site of photosynthesis and food production. But there is always a tension between photosynthesis and water loss versus preventing water loss. How do the structures and tissues of the leaves of Gymnosperms and Angiosperms differ? (Remember there are more than one type of Angiosperm leaf). How are they similar? How do the structures and adaption of leaves reflect the environments that Gymnosperms and Angiosperms are adapted to?