Title: Marchantia: Classification, Characteristics, Reproduction and Life cycle
Headings: Marchantia
Marchantia
Table of Contents
Classification of Marchantia
Marchantia Characteristics
Marchantia Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
Gemmae
Sexual Reproduction
Fertilization
Sporophyte
Marchantia Life Cycle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is marchantia a bryophyte?
How many types of Rhizoids are seen in marchantia?
Why is marchantia called liverworts?
What are the 3 types of bryophytes?
What is Gemmae in marchantia?
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Content: Table of Contents
Classification
Characteristics
Reproduction
Asexual
Sexual
Life Cycle
Bryophytes are known as the amphibians of the plant kingdom as they require water to reproduce sexually and complete their life cycle. Marchantia reproduce asexually as well as sexually. The life cycle is haplodiplontic and the haploid gametophyte is the dominant phase. The diploid sporophyte is short-lived and dependent on the gametophyte. Classification of Marchantia
Marchantia is classified under division Hepaticophyta, which includes all the liverworts. Riccia is also a liverwort. Bryophyta is divided into three main classes: Hepaticopsida- contains liverworts
Anthocerotopsida- contains hornworts
Bryopsida- contains mosses
Also see: Classification of Bryophytes
Kingdom
Plantae
Division
Hepaticophyta
Class
Hepaticopsida
Order
Marchantiales
Family
Marchantiaceae
Genus
Marchantia
The genus Marchantia contains around 65 species. They are present in moist and shady places all over the world.