Gnetophyta Plantae Flora and Fauna Biology

The Gnetophyta are a division of the plant kingdom, included among the gymnosperms. Living representatives are found in 3 families in the Class Gnetopsida, Order Gnetales. These three families are Gnetacaea (Gneturns), Welwitschiaceae (Welwitschia), and the Ephedraceae (Mormon-teas). Each family is represented by just one genus. Subcategories for the Gnetophyta are established at the family level for the Ephedraceae and the genus level for the other representatives.

• Phylum Gnetophyta (Vessel Bearing Gymnosperms) - Characteristics of the group, with representative images.
• Gnetophyta: An Enigmatic Group of Seed Plants - Slide show introduction to the group.

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