Life Cycle of Marchantia (With Diagram) | Hepaticopsida

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 [...]