Question

Bryophytes are divided into three distinct phyla. The liverworts belong to the phylum:

• A. Bryophyta
• B. Anthocerophyta
• C. Marchantiophyta
• D. Lycopodiophyta

Hint:

To classify bryophytes, remember: liverworts (Marchantiophyta), hornworts (Anthocerophyta), and mosses (Bryophyta).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

1. Bryophytes are non-vascular plants and are divided into three phyla:
   • Marchantiophyta: Liverworts, named after the genus Marchantia.
   • Anthocerophyta: Hornworts, characterized by their horn-like sporophytes.
   • Bryophyta: Mosses, known for their leafy structures and dominance in the gametophyte stage.
2. Liverworts belong to the phylum Marchantiophyta, distinguished by their flattened, thalloid structure and oil bodies in their cells.