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6. Which criteria are used for the
classification of plants? Explain with
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Answer:
Classification is based on the following criteria: Plant body: Presence or absence of a well-differentiated plant body. E.g. Root, Stem and Leaves. Vascular system: Presence or absence of a vascular system for the transportation of water and other substances.
Answer:
Explanation:
Classification of plants is done on the basis of:
(i) Differentiation
(ii) Presence or absence of vascular tissues
(iii) Production of seed
(iv) Covering of seed
(v) No. of cotyledons
Criteria used for the classification of plants:
(i) Thallophyta: Plant body without roots, leaves.
• Undifferentiated
• Mainly aquatic
• Commonly called algae.
Examples: Chara, Spirogyra, Ulothrix
(i) Bryophyta: Differentiated into stem and leaf like structure;.
• Vascular tissues are absent
• Called amohibians of plant kingdom.
• Lives in marshy and need water for reproduction.
• Alternation of generation is seen.
Example: Riccia, Funaria, MArchantia
(iii) Petridophyta:
• Well differentiated
• Vascular tissues
• No seeds
Example: Fern, Marsilea
(iv) Gymnosperm
• Differentiated Vascular tissues
• Seeds are naked
• Generally Perennial, Evergreen
Example: Pine, Deodar, Cycas
(v) Angiosperm
• Differentiated, Vascular Tissue
• Seeds within the fruit.
• Commonly called flowering plants
• seeds contain cotyledons
• Divided into two parts: Monocots and Dicots.