Question

Characteristics features of bryophyta

Answer 1

They are also known as amphibians of the plant kingdom because water is a very important need for completing life cycle.

Examples:- Riccia, Porella, Notothylus, Funaria etc.

Characteristics of Bryophytes are as follows:-

• Vascular system is not present that's why they are not fully land successful plant.
• They are known as the first land plant.
• For fertilization water is required.
• Parenchyma helps in water transportation in Bryophytes.
• Roots are not present.
• Generally grow in shady and moist places and those plants are known as sciophytes.
• Antheridium and archegonium are the male and female sex organ respectively
• Spore germination may be direct or indirect in them.
• From one spore one plant will be formed.
• Set up of multicellular filamentous body after spore formation is found which is known as protonema.

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Answer 2

Answer:

They are also known as amphibians of the plant kingdom because water is a very important need for completing life cycle.

Examples:- Riccia, Porella, Notothylus, Funaria etc.

Characteristics of Bryophytes are as follows:-

Vascular system is not present that's why they are not fully land successful plant.

They are known as the first land plant.

For fertilization water is required.

Parenchyma helps in water transportation in Bryophytes.

Roots are not present.

Generally grow in shady and moist places and those plants are known as sciophytes.

Antheridium and archegonium are the male and female sex organ respectively

Spore germination may be direct or indirect in them.

From one spore one plant will be formed.

Set up of multicellular filamentous body after spore formation is found which is known as protonema.