The Discussion Forum this week will focus on the

Gymnosperm plants. Please address the three

questions below as part of the topic this week. Be

sure to answer each question fully to be sure you earn

full credit for the Discussion Forum this week.

1. List 5 characteristics of gymnosperms.

2. What features not present in seedless plants

have contributed to the success of seed plants

on land? Validate your answer with specific

examples and details.

3. Identify areas in the United States that include

primarily gymnosperms and discuss other

details of these areas.