Question

Are bryophytes haplodiplontic?

Answer 1

Haplodiplontic:

The haplo-diplontic life cycle involves the alternation of generations between a haploid gametophyte and a diploid sporophyte.

Bryophytes:

1. Bryophytes are having life cycles with alternation of generations.
2. A haploid gametophyte is a thalloid or erect phase that is dominant, independent, and photosynthetic.
3. The short-lived multicellular sporophyte alternates with the dominant phase.
4. For anchoring and feeding, the sporophyte is completely or partially reliant on the gametophyte. This pattern is found in all bryophytes.
5. Bryophytes are haplodiplontic.
6. Mosses, hornworts, and liverworts fall under the category of bryophytes.