Question

Write three differences between cryptogamae and phanarogamae.

Answer 1

Cryptogamae

These are less evolved plant.

Do not bear seeds.

Reproduction organs are hidden.

Phanarogamae

They are highly evolved plant

They bear seeds.

Well formed stem, seeds.

Answer 2

Cryptogams :-

• Include thallophytes, the bryophytes and the pteridophytes.
• they have naked embryos in form of spores.
• they are inconspicuous and therfore they are called Cryptogams or those with hidden reproductive organs.

Phanerogams :-

• Include gymnosperms and angiosperms.
• well differentiated reproductive organs.
• seeds may be enclosed or naked , embryos stored food for plants.