The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between Marchantiophyta, Anthocerotophyta and Bryophyta. Difference # Marchantiophyta: 1. Thallus or leafy shoot; thallus simple or with air chambers. 2. In leafy shoot, leaves arranged in three rows, one ventral and two lateral. 3. Leaves divided into two or more lobes, and without midvein. 4. Rhizoids in marchantiophyta are hyaline, one-celled, [...]
In this article we will discuss about the vegetative and sexual modes of reproduction in Riccia. Vegetative Reproduction: Vegetative Reproduction of Riccia takes place by the following methods: (a) By Progressive Death and Decay of the Older Parts of the Thallus (Fragmentation): Vegetative propagation is taking place usually by the continuous growth from the growing point. The older basal parts [...]
In this article we will discuss about the three divisions of bryophytes:- 1. Marchantiophyta 2. Anthocerotophyta 3. Bryophyta. Phyllum (Division) I: Marchantiophyta: 1. Gametophytes are either flattened thalli or leafy shoots. 2. The flattened ribbon-like to leaf-like thallus of the thallose liverworts are either simple or structurally differentiated into a system of dorsal air chambers and ventral storage tissues. 3. [...]