10 Questions
How are spores produced in bryophytes?
By meiosis of sporophyte cells
Why are mosses and lichens considered to be the first organisms to colonize rocks?
They decompose rocks making the substrate suitable for plant growth
What is the main function of the sporophyte in bryophytes?
Attaching to the photosynthetic gametophyte
Which bryophyte species provides peat, historically used as fuel?
Mosses
How do liverworts reproduce asexually?
By forming gemmae
What distinguishes the plant body of a liverwort like Marchantia?
'Thalloid' body with dorsiventral thallus closely appressed to the substrate
Why do liverworts grow in moist, shady habitats?
To reduce water loss through evaporation
'Sphagnum' species are particularly known for their:
'Water-holding' capacity
What is the ecological importance of mosses on soil?
Absorbing excess rainwater and preventing erosion
Why are bryophytes classified into liverworts and mosses?
Based on their reproductive strategies.
Learn about plant reproduction and development, focusing on gemmae as asexual buds and spores in the sporophyte generation. Explore the process of detachment, germination, and the formation of new individuals in plants.
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