Title: Life Cycle of Bryophytes - Meaning & Life Cycle - Biology Reader
Headings: Life Cycle of Bryophytes
Life Cycle of Bryophytes
Content: Life Cycle of Bryophytes
Meaning of Bryophytes
Life Cycle
Asexual Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
Gametophyte Stage
Sporophyte Stage
Conclusion

Content: as these lack true roots for the water and nutrient absorption. Life Cycle
Bryophytes reproduce through both asexual and sexual life cycles. Asexual Reproduction
Certain bryophytes are only capable of asexual reproduction or cannot achieve fertilization, due to loss of functional sexuality. Asexual reproduction occurs vegetatively via small, reproductive structures gemmae that disperse easily. Gemmae comprise either a single cell or cluster of cells that are having undifferentiated growth. A gemma can bring about the formation of a new vegetative structure or gametophyte when it dissociates from the parent plant body. Fragmentation is another way of asexual reproduction, by which bryophytes can regenerate via leaf and stem fragments. The mechanism of spore dispersal and fragmentation is aided by water, wind, and animal movement. Sexual Reproduction
Its life cycle exists two phases that are explained below: Gametophyte Stage
This stage begins, when the dormant spores form a germ tube.