In this article we will discuss about the classification of anthocerotales. The class Anthocerotopsida (also called Anthocerotae) is a small but very distinct group of Hepatics differing from the others, specially, in its sporophyte which is of indefinite growth because of a characteristic intercalary meristem at the base of the capsule. The sporogenous cells are amphithecial in origin. The cells [...]
In this article we will discuss about the gametophytic phase, reproduction and sporophytic phase in the life cycle of riccia. Gametophytic Phase of Riccia: The plant body of Riccia is gametophytic and gametophytes are fleshy, prostrate and dichotomously branched. Repeated dichotomy results into a typically rosette like appearance (Figs. 1, 3). In Riccia cruciata only two dichotomy result in a [...]
In this article we will discuss about the gametophytic phase, reproduction and sporophytic phase in the life cycle of marchantia. Gametophytic Phase of Marchantia: External Features of Gametophyte: The plant body is gametophytic, thalloid, flat, prostrate, plagiotropic, 2-10 cm. long and dichotomously branched (Fig. 1 A). Dorsal surface: Dorsal surface is dark green. It has a conspicuous midrib and a [...]