Question

draw diagram of Thallophyta, Bryophyta and Pteridophyta.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

. Plant body is gametophytic, and each gametophore consists of rhizoids, ‘stem’ and ‘leaves’ (Fig. 194).

2. Each gametophore is slender, erect and attains a height of 1 to 3 cm or more.

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3. Rhizoids arise from the base of the ‘stem’ in the form of tufts.

4. Each rhizoid is branched, filamentous, multicellular and contains oblique septa (Fig. 195).

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5. Rhizoids are colourless when young but at maturity they become brown coloured