Ch 28: Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 28: Plant Evolution and Classification
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- Characteristics and evolutionary history of plants and fungi
- Classification of monocot, dicot, vascular and nonvascular plants
- Qualities and types of nonvascular plants
- Characteristics and types of vascular plants
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1. The Evolution of Plants and Fungi: Characteristics & Evolutionary History
The evolution of plants and fungi have both similarities and differences. Discover the evolutionary history and characteristics of plants and fungi in this lesson.

2. Classification of Vascular, Nonvascular, Monocot & Dicot Plants
Plants are a unique and essential organism. The two broad classifications of plants are vascular and nonvascular plants, however, there are several more. Explore what makes a plant monocot vs. dicot and a gymnosperm vs. an angiosperm in this lesson.

3. Nonvascular Plants: Examples, Definition & Characteristics
Nonvascular plants lack the system for delivering nutrients inside their bodies and most of these plants include mosses, liverworts, and hornworts. Learn about the definition and characteristics of nonvascular plants, some examples of nonvascular plants, and understand the importance of these plants to the ecosystem.

4. Vascular Plants: Examples, Types & Characteristics
Vascular plants are highly developed plants with vascular vessels to manage food and water. Learn the characteristics and types of vascular plants, and explore examples of how vascular plants function. Review angiosperm, gymnosperm, eudicots, monocots, and vascular vessels.
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- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 1: The Science of Life
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 3: Biochemistry
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 4: Cell Structure and Function
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 5: Homeostasis and Cell Transport
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 6: Photosynthesis
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 7: Cellular Respiration
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 8: Cell Reproduction
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 9: Fundamentals of Genetics
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 10: DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 11: Gene Expression
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 12: Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 13: Gene Technology
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 14: History of Life
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 15: Theory of Evolution
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 16: Population Genetics and Speciation
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 17: Classification of Organisms
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 18: Introduction to Ecology
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 19: Populations
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 20: Community Ecology
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 21: Ecosystems
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 22: Humans and the Environment
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 23: Bacteria
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 24: Viruses
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 25: Protists
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 26: Fungi
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 27: The Importance of Plants
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 29: Plant Structure and Function
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 30: Plant Reproduction
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 31: Plant Responses
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 32: Introduction to Animals
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 33: Sponges, Cnidarians, and Ctenophores
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 34: Flatworms, Roundworms, and Rotifers
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 35: Mollusks and Annelids
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 36: Arthropods
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 38: Echinoderms and Invertebrate Chordates
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 39: Fishes
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 40: Amphibians
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 41: Reptiles
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 42: Birds
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 43: Mammals
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 44: Animal Behavior
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 45: Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 46: Cirulatory and Respiratory Systems
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 47: The Body's Defense System
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 48: Digestive and Excretory Systems
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 49: Nervous System and Sense Organs
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 50: Endocrine System
- Holt McDougal Modern Biology Chapter 51: Reproductive System