Question

Difference between cryptograms and phanerogams

Answer 1

Cryptogamae: This sub-kingdom includes plants which do not flower in their life time.
*Plant body is not well differentiated into stem, leaves etc.
*Reproductive organs are hidden.
* These are less evolved plants.
*These plants do not bear seeds.
*These can reproduce through spores.
*Cryptogams are further divided into three groups: Thallophyta, Bryophyta and Pteridophyta.

Phanerogamae: This sub-kingdom includes plants which flower to perform sexual reproduction.
*Plant body possess well-formed stem, leaves and roots.
*These are highly evolved plants.
*These plants produce seeds.
*Seeds germinate into new plants.
*Phanerogams are further classified into Gymnosperms and Angiosperms.