Question

write the features of bryophyta?​

Answer 1

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1) Bryophytes occupy the position between algae and pteridophytes.

2) Gametophyte is dominant phase on which sporophyte is dependent physically and physiologically.

3) Heteromorphic alternation of generation is present.

4) plant body is gametophytic (N). The gametophyte is represents generation in the life cycle of plant that has gamete. It is haploid.

5) Gametophyte may be thalloid or leafy.

6) Thallus is differentiated into photosynthesis and storage zone.

Thallus is differentiated into photosynthesis and storage zone. In leafy forms leaf like and stem like structures are resent.

7) Rhizoids are hairy structures which are responsible for Anchorage and absorption of water and soil solutes.

8) scales are present in liverworts which are multicellular, but one cell thick structure. They provide protection to growing tip. It can be ligulate.

Answer 2

Answer:

The salient features of Bryophyta are:

==>They grow in moist and shady places in the hilly areas.

==>They lack true roots, stems and leaves.

==>The plant body is thallus-like, prostate or erect.

==>The main plant body is haploid.

E.g., Funaria, Sphagnum.