In this article we will discuss about the gametophytic phase, reproduction and sporophytic phase in the life cycle of anthoceros. Gametophytic Phase of Anthoceros: (i) External Features: The gametophytic plant body is thalloid, dorsiventral, prostrate, dark green in colour with a tendency towards dichotomous branching. Such branching results into an orbicular or semi orbicular rosette like appearance of the thallus. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of Anthoceros with the help of diagrams. External Morphology of Anthoceros: The gametophytic plant body is a small greasy dark-brown prostrate, dorsiventral thallus. The thallus is usually dichotomously lobed (e.g. A. fusiformis, Fig.6.29B) or sub-orbicular (e.g. A. crispulus, Fig. 6.29 A). The thallus is often raised on a thick ascending stalk-like [...]
In this article we will discuss about the vegetative and sexual modes of reproduction in Anthoceros with the help of diagrams. Vegetative Reproduction in Anthoceros: Vegetative Propagation takes Place by the following Four Methods: (a) By Progressive Death and Decay of the Older Parts of the Thallus (Fragmentation): Vegetative reproduction often rakes place by the decay of the older [...]