Which of these is not characteristic of gymnosperms? A. Some members of this group contain cones
B. Some members of this group contain flowers
C. It contains conifers
D. Ovules are not completely enclosed by sporophyte tissue during pollination

ocean expansion, global warming is melting icebergs and causing water levels to rise.

relationships play a major role in a human's emotional and mental wellbeing. healthy relationships with the people around you are even linked to a smaller production of cortisol, a stress hormone.

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.