Classification of Bryophytes! The term Bryophyta was first introduced by Braun (1864), however, he included algae, fungi, lichens and mosses in this group. Later, algae, fungi and lichens were placed in a separate division Thallophyta and liverworts, mosses in division Bryophyta. The rank of division Bryophyta to this well-defined group of plants was first given by Schimper (1879). Eichler (1883) [...]
Read this article to learn about Bryophytes. After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Reproduction in Bryophytes 2. Affinities of Bryophytes 3. Affinities of Bryophytes. Reproduction in Bryophytes: Bryophytes reproduce by vegetative and sexual methods. Vegetative Reproduction in Bryophytes: Bryophytes posses a characteristic feature and that is their tendency towards extensive vegetative reproduction. The vegetative reproduction takes place [...]
In this article we will discuss about Sphagnum. After reading this article we will learn about:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Sphagnum 2. Gametophytic Phase of Sphagnum 3. Internal Structure of Sphagnum 4. Reproduction 5. Fertilization 6. Affinities 7. Special Features. Habit and Habitat of Sphagnum: Sphagnum is represented by about 336 species which are cosmopolitan in distribution. In India, [...]