Question

What are bryophyte and pteridophyte. Differentiate them

Answer 1

bryophytes r amphibians of plant kingdom it doesn't have vascular tissues but pteridophytes are first terrestrial plants having vascular tissue

Answer 2

Bryophytes :-

• They are non vascular land plants.
• The dominant phase or main plant body is a gametophytes.
• The plant body is not differentiated into true roots, stem and leaves.
• The sporophytes is dependent upon the gametophytes for support, shelter and nutrition.
• The spores are produced in the capsule part of the sporophytes.
• Example:- Moss

Pteridophytes :-

• They are vascular land plants.
• The dominant phase or main plant body is a sporophytes.
• The plant body is differentiated into roots, stem and leaves.
• The sporophytes and gametophytes are independent and autotrophic plants.
• The spores are produced in sporangia borne on the leaves called sporophylls.
• Example:- Fern