Question

Ferns are better adapted to terrestrial mode of life. Give reasons.

Answer 1

Ferns:

1. Sporophytes in ferns have true vascular tissue in the root, stem, and leaves, allowing them to successfully adapt to land environments.
2. The gametophyte is still producing gametes that swim in the water and are water-dependent.
3. The sporophyte is the dominant generation, while the gametophyte has a short life.
4. The sporophyte is not dependent on gametophyte and adapts to terrestrial life.