Question

What is dichotomous branching?

Answer 1

Dichotomous branching:

1. The division of apical meristem into two functioning axes is known as dichotomous branching.
2. This kind of branching usually occurs in non-vascular tissues.
3. Dichotomous branching is a characteristic feature of liverworts like Marchantia, Riccia, etc.
4. It is also called forked branching.
5. The thallus is flat, dorsiventral, and dichotomously branched in liverworts.
6. It splits continuously and forms two branches of the same size.