Question

why the stem of pteridophyta is known as rhizome​

Answer 1

Answer:

Stems of Pteridophytes are located under the soil called rhizome. The rhizome grows hair like roots called fibrous roots and also grows leaves stalk. There are stems of Pteridophytes that grow up the soil.

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Answer 2

Answer:

fern stems are often called rhizomes but this term reelers to those with a long- creeping or climbing habit. If the stem is short and compact and radially symmetric , either erect., prostorate or ascending then it is called a cavdex or root stock