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Characteristics of Bryophyta | Botany

The Bryophyta (Gr. bryon-moss; phyton-plants) is represented by about 850 genera and more than 23000 species, which are cosmopolitan in their distribution. Important characteristic points of the bryophyta are as follows: 1. Occurrence: Majority of the plants are terrestrial, except a few, which occur in aquatic surroundings like Riccia fluitans, Ricciocarpus natans, Riella and Sphagnum. They like to grow in [...]

By Anushree Sinha|2016-09-16T07:08:26+00:00September 16, 2016|Bryophyta|Comments Off

Difference between Microsporophyll and Megasporophyll

The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Microsporophyll and Megasporophyll. Difference # Microsporophyll: 1. It bears microsporangia. 2. A micro sporangium contains numerous microspores or pollen grains. 3. Microspores or pollen grains are not retained. They are always shed. 4. The male gametophyte is formed near the female gametophyte. 5. In angiosperms, the microsporophyll is modified into [...]

By M Manisha|2016-09-06T07:56:39+00:00September 6, 2016|Difference|Comments Off