What type of plants did de Jussieu primarily classify?
Fungi
Flowering plants
Algae
Mosses
Answer
Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms, were the primary focus of de Jussieu's classification system. These plants are characterized by the production of flowers, which serve as the reproductive organs and enclose the seeds within a protective structure. De Jussieu's work laid the foundation for modern plant taxonomy and highlighted the significance of floral characteristics in classifying the vast diversity of plant life.
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