Gymnosperm wood is often referred to as 'Non-porous' because it lacks which element?
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Correct answer: Vessels
Vessels are the 'pores' of wood. Since gymnosperms rely on tracheids for conduction and lack vessels entirely, their wood is classified as non-porous.
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