Question

Why is fern considered as the most developed plant among cryptogams

Answer 1

Fern is considered as the most developed plant among cryptogams

Explanation:

• Cryptograms can be described as plants that reproduce by producing spores rather than the seeds.
• Ferns are considered to be advanced cryptograms because they contain  a vascular system i.e xylem and phloem. Also, ferns are the only plants in the cryptograms which posses true leaves or megaphylls.
• Other plans in cryptograms include the lichens, mosses fungi etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

Ferns are considered (1) Not all cryptogams are independently able to obtain nutrients through photosynthesis. {Others use commensalism or parasitic relationships}. (2) Compared to moss- they have vascular tissues.