What is the primary anatomical difference between 'Hardwood' and 'Softwood'?
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Correct answer: Hardwood has vessels; softwood lacks them
In botanical terms, hardwoods are produced by angiosperms and contain vessels (pores) for water conduction. Softwoods are produced by gymnosperms (conifers) and consist almost entirely of tracheids, lacking vessels.
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