In gymnosperms (conifers like Christmas trees), what types of cells occur in the axial system (the cells produced by fusiform initials)? Which cells are very rare (Table 8-2)? Wood of conifers is called ________________________ because a certain type of cell is absent from their axial system. Which type of cell is that?

Table 8-2

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TABLE 8-2 Cell Types Present in Wood