Definition

A type of plant that has a system for transporting water and nutrients, including ferns and seed plants.

Example

Ferns are a common example of tracheophytes found in many forests.

Conversation

Did you know that ferns are considered tracheophytes?

Really? I always thought they were just regular plants.

Yeah, they have a vascular system just like other tracheophytes.

That makes sense! I love learning new things about plants.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tracheophyte → It is formed from "trachea" (from Greek "tracheia", meaning rough or windpipe) and "phyton" (from Greek, meaning plant). The word "tracheophyte" refers to plants that have vascular tissues, which are essential for transporting water and nutrients, similar to how a trachea functions in animals.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'trachea' as a 'rough' tube that helps transport air, just like 'tracheophytes' are plants that transport water and nutrients through their vascular system.

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