Algae and Bryophytes are quite similar as they possess a lot of similarities. For example, neither of the groups have their plant body differentiated into stems, roots or leaves. Moreover, the plant body is thalloid and undifferentiated in both groups. However, these two groups have contrasting differences, and hence, have different taxonomic classifications. Read on to explore the differences between the two:
Difference Between Bryophytes and Algae |
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Members are mostly aquatic |
Members are mostly terrestrial. |
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Members consist of both unicellular and multicellular organisms |
Members are always multicellular |
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Does NOT show the division of labour in the plant body |
Shows the division of labour in the plant body |
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Each cell has one or just a few chloroplasts |
Each cell has comparatively more chloroplast than algae |
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Stomata and pores are absent |
Stomata and pores are present |
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Every cell in the plant body is capable of reproduction |
Only the apical cells are capable of reproduction |
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Rhizoids are generally absent (exceptions are present) |
Rhizoids are present |
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Sexual reproduction is either oogamous, anisogamous or isogamous |
Sexual reproduction is always oogamous |
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Oogonia is the female sex organ |
Archegonia is the female sex organ |
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The zygote does not form an embryo |
Zygote forms an embryo |
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The zygote has a resting period |
The zygote has no such resting period |
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Alternation of generation is usually isomorphic |
Alternation of generation is always heteromorphic |
Related Links:
- More Difference Between
- Algae – Definition, Characteristics, Types and Examples
- Bryophyta – Characteristics, Life cycle and Examples of Bryophytes
- Difference Between Bryophytes and Pteridophytes – Comparison Chart
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