Title: Difference Between Bryophytes and Pteridophytes | Definition, Structure, Classification, Characteristics
Headings: Difference Between Bryophytes and Pteridophytes
Difference Between Bryophytes and Pteridophytes
Main Difference – Bryophytes vs Pteridophytes
What are Bryophytes
Figure 1: The life cycle of bryophytes
Classification of Bryophytes
Figure 2: Mosses with red spore capsules
What are Pteridophytes
Figure 3: The life cycle of pteridophytes
Classification of Pteridophytes
Difference Between Bryophytes and Pteridophytes
Definition
Habitat
Alternative Names
Gametophyte/Sporophyte
Sporophyte
Plant Body
Ploidy
Vascular Tissue
Archegonia Neck
Examples
Conclusion
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Content: Both bryophytes and pteridophytes exhibit alteration of generations. The gametophyte is dominant in bryophytes whereas the sporophyte is dominant in pteridophytes. Both dominant generations are autotrophs. The main difference between bryophytes and pteridophytes is that the plant body of bryophytes is not differentiated into root, stem, and leaves whereas the plant body of pteridophytes is differentiated into root, stem, and leaves. This article explains,
1. What are Bryophytes
– Definition, Structure, Classification, Characteristics
2. What are Pteridophytes
– Definition, Structure, Classification, Characteristics
3. What is the difference between Bryophytes and Pteridophytes
What are Bryophytes
Bryophytes are a division of non-vascular land plants, which are classified under the kingdom of Plantae. They exhibit alteration of generations where the gametophyte is dominant upon the sporophyte. The gametophyte is haploid and produces spores.