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Gymnosperms are also called soft wood spermatophytes because they lack
A
Xylem fibres
B
Cambium
C
Phloem fibres
D
Thick-walled tracheids
Detailed Solution
The wood of gymnosperms is made mainly of tracheids; vessels and xylem fibres are absent.
Because it lacks xylem fibres it is called soft wood (non-porous wood).
Gymnosperms do have cambium and thick-walled tracheids.
Because it lacks xylem fibres it is called soft wood (non-porous wood).
Gymnosperms do have cambium and thick-walled tracheids.