In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence and Distribution of Selaginella 2. Sporophyte of Selaginella 3. Gametophyte 4. Phylogeny. Occurrence and Distribution of Selaginella: Selaginella is commonly called the spike moss. It includes over seven hundred species and reported practically from all parts of the world. Majority of the species occur in tropical rain forests and form a [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Pteropsida (Ferns) 2. Plant Body of Pteropsida (Ferns) 3. Gametophyte 4. Classification 5. Phylogeny. Introduction to Pteropsida (Ferns): Pteropsida represent the most highly evolved group among the lower vascular plants. In this group are included some of the most beautiful, and most familiar plants called Ferns which are the joy [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence and Distribution of Adiantum 2. Sporophyte of Adiantum 3. Gametophyte 4. Phylogeny. Occurrence and Distribution of Adiantum: Adiantum is popularly called 'Maiden hair fem' because of the shiny black rachis of the leaves. It is one of the most widely distributed genera (Other genera are Cheilanthes, Pellaea, Ceratopieris and Anogramma) of [...]