Phylum: Coniferophytes (conifers and pines)

• trees (100m), shrubs,
  
  
• woody (lignin) stems,
  
  
• waxy narrow needle like leaves.
  
  
• vascular system (tracheids)
  
  
• reproduction:monoecious, microsporophylls (male) non motile gametes often with air bladders for water/ air dispersal. macrosporophylls (female) ovule on cone scale
  
  

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