What are the characteristic differences found in the vascular tissue of gymnosperms and angiosperms?

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Criteria Gymnosperms Angiosperms

Xylem Gymnosperms lack xylem vessels. Xylem vessels are present in angiosperms.

Phloem Gymnosperms lack sieve tubes and companion cells but they have sieve cells and albuminous cells. Sieve tubes and companion cells are present in angiosperms.

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Criteria	Gymnosperms	Angiosperms
Xylem	Gymnosperms lack xylem vessels.	Xylem vessels are present in angiosperms.
Phloem	Gymnosperms lack sieve tubes and companion cells but they have sieve cells and albuminous cells.	Sieve tubes and companion cells are present in angiosperms.