In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Sphagnum 2. Special Features of Sphagnum 3. Affinities. Habit and Habitat of Sphagnum: Sphagnum is represented by about 336 species which are cosmopolitan in distribution. In India, it is represented by about 20 species in Himalayas. These species are aquatic or semiaquatic and […]
In this article we will discuss about the gametophytic phase, reproduction and sporophytic phase in the life cycle of sphagnum. Gametophytic Phase of Sphagnum: (i) External Features of Sphagnum: Plant body is gametophytic and consists of two stages: Juvenile stage and leafy gametophore Juvenile stage: It is also called protonema and is formed by the […]
In this article we will discuss about the gametophytic phase, reproduction and sporophytic phase in the life cycle of riccia. Gametophytic Phase of Riccia: The plant body of Riccia is gametophytic and gametophytes are fleshy, prostrate and dichotomously branched. Repeated dichotomy results into a typically rosette like appearance (Figs. 1, 3). In Riccia cruciata only […]
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