Question

difference between cryptograms and phanerrogams

Answer 1

seed producing plants are called phanerrogams but those plants which are unable to produce seeds are called cryptogames

Answer 2

Cryptogams :-

• Include thallophytes, the bryophytes and the pteridophytes.
• they have naked embryos in form of spores.
• they are inconspicuous and therfore they are called Cryptogams or those with hidden reproductive organs.

Phanerogams :-

• Include gymnosperms and angiosperms.
• well differentiated reproductive organs.
• seeds may be enclosed or naked , embryos stored food for plants.