Question
Both bryophytes and pteridophytes require water for fertilisation; yet they differ from each other in many aspects. Bring out any two differences between them.
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Answer
| S.No. | Bryophytes | Pteridophytes |
| (a) | The dominant phase is a gametophyte. | The dominant phase is a sporophyte. |
| (b) | The plant body is thalloid. | The plant body has true roots, stem and leaves. |
| (c) | Vascular tissues are absent. | Vascular tissues are present. |
| (d) | Sporophyte is dependent on gametophyte. | Sporophyte has independent existence. |
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