In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence and Distribution of Hymenophylum 2. Sporophyte of Hymenophylum 3. Gametophyte 4. Phylogeny. Occurrence and Distribution of Hymenophylum: Hymenophyllum is distributed in humid, tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. It is characteristically found in tropical rain forests. In the west land forests of New Zealand it is especially abundant. It [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Habit of Lepidodendron 2. Internal Structure of Lepidodendron 3. Reproduction. Habit of Lepidodendron: Like other ancient lycopods, Lepidodendron was also tree like in habit (Fig.55). In general appearance it was not unlike that of present day Lycopodium. But in size the genus enormously exceeded the herbaceous Lycopodium. The petrified trunks were sometimes [...]
After reading this article we will learn about:- 1. Sporophyte of Azolla 2. Gametophyte of Azolla 3. Phylogeny. Sporophyte of Azolla: The sporophyte is extremely small when compared with Marsilea and Salvinia. It is distinguishable into stem, leaves and roots. The stem is often called the rhizome. It is profusely branched and on its upper surface is covered with dense [...]