Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is/are Pteridophyta?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Fern
Key Points
- Fern is classified under the division Pteridophyta.
- Pteridophyta, also known as ferns and their relatives, are vascular plants that reproduce via spores and have neither seeds nor flowers.
- They are among the oldest groups of plants on Earth, with a history dating back hundreds of millions of years.
- Unlike mosses and liverworts, which are non-vascular, ferns have a well-developed vascular system for the transport of water and nutrients.
Additional Information
- Mosses are non-vascular plants belonging to the division Bryophyta.
- Hornworts belong to the division Anthocerotophyta and are also non-vascular.
- Lichens are not classified under any plant division; they are a symbiotic association between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium.
- Ferns are commonly found in a variety of habitats, including moist, shaded forest floors, rocky crevices, and even tropical regions.
- They play a significant role in the ecosystem, including soil formation and providing habitats for other organisms.
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