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Calamites: Features and Structure | Botany

In this article we will discuss about the external features and internal structure of calamites. External Features of Calamites: The calamitean fossils range from pith casts, stems, twigs and leaves to strobili. The stem is known as Calamities, leafy twigs are called An nularia, and fructification is known as Calamostachys. The plant body of Calamites was a tall tree (Fig. [...]

By |2016-12-22T15:52:48+00:00December 22, 2016|Pteridophytes|Comments Off on Calamites: Features and Structure | Botany

Calamites: Habit, Sub-Genera and Structure

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Habit of Calamites 2. Sub-Genera of Calamites 3. Structure. Habit of Calamites: The name Catamites was first proposed by Suckow (1784) and later in 1828, Brongniart established its relationship with Equisetum. Catamites was a tall tree that attained a height of about 33 ft (10 m). The plant had a stout underĀ­ground [...]

By |2016-08-24T10:16:51+00:00August 24, 2016|Pteridophyta|Comments Off on Calamites: Habit, Sub-Genera and Structure
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