Question

Mention any six characteristics of division bryophyta.

Answer 1

Bryophyta:

1. Bryophytes are a type of plant that reproduces by spores rather than flowers or seeds.
2. These are called the Amphibians of the plant kingdom.
3. It includes liverworts (Riccia), Moss (Funaria) and Marchantia.

Six characteristics of division Bryophyta:

1. It is usually differentiated to create a stem and leaf-like structures, however, this differs depending on the species.
2. After fertilization, an embryo is produced.
3. There is no specific tissue for water and other substance conduction.
4. The plant body lacks true roots, stalks, and leaves, as well as a flower. The plant body is a flat, green thallus in liverworts and leafy, erect structures in mosses.
5. These are multicellular, tiny green terrestrial plants. They are found in shady, moist places.
6. Rhizoids aid in the absorption of water and minerals from the substratum.