What is the best shape for an absorptive organism

Assignment 3: biodiversity Total 12 marks.  

1) What is the best shape for an absorptive organism? How do fungi accomplish this? Explain in ~1-2 sentences (2 points)

2) Flagella are present in some eukaryotic, archaeal, and bacterial cells. Are these flagella likely analogous with one another, or homologous? Explain in ~1-2 sentences (1 point)

3) How do each of the following traits help plants adapt to living on land? Write one sentence for each. (5 points)

a) Vascular tissue: b) Spores: c) Roots: d) Leaves: e) Stomata:

4) Describe the evolutionary advantages of seeds (compared to spores) for plants living in dry or unpredictable environments. Include at least two pieces of supporting evidence in your answer (2 points).

5) If the prevailing winds in an area blow east to west, on which side of a mountain range will get more rain? Briefly explain why (2 points)