archegonium

General characters, reproduction and classification of Bryophytes

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General characters, reproduction and classification of Bryophytes

Introduction Derived from two Greek words (Bryon: Moss; phyton: plant). Includes liverworts, hornworts and mosses. Commonly known as amphibians of plant kingdom because they grow on amphibious habitat (moist habitat). Worldwide in distribution on most parts of the earth wherever there is sufficient moisture to sustain plant life. General characteristics Mostly grow in moist and … Read more

Characteristics of Pteridophytes and its’ similarities with Bryophytes and Gymnosperms

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Truly land plant with a well-developed vascular system. Also called vascular cryptogams. Sporophyte is the main plant body which reproduces by the spores. It has been derived from a Greek origin (Pteron-Feather and phyton-plant i.e. plants with feather like leaves). Their leaves are called fronds. Assemblage of seedless vascular plants that have successfully invaded the … Read more