Which organisms have naked embryos?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Gymnosperms are the group of seed-bearing plants characterized by naked embryos or naked seeds. The term "gymnosperm" comes from Greek words "gymnos" (naked) and "sperma" (seed), indicating that their seeds are not enclosed within fruits or ovaries. Instead, seeds develop exposed on the surface of cone scales or similar structures. Common examples include conifers (pine, fir, spruce), cycads, ginkgo, and gnetophytes. This distinguishes them from angiosperms (flowering plants), where seeds develop protected inside ovaries that mature into fruits.
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