Question:

Gametophyte of Pteridophyte is called:

Updated On: Jun 20, 2022
  • Prothallus
  • Protocorm
  • Thallus
  • Gametangia
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The gametophyte is the haploid stage of the pteridophyte life-cycle. It develops from the spore produced on the sporophyte. This spore germinates and develops into a body called the prothallus.
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Pteridophytes

Pteridophytes are the first terrestrial vascular plants. Carolus Linnaeus classified them under the group cryptogamae. Pteridophytes occupy a transitional position between bryophytes and spermatophytes.

For Example, Silver fern, Equisetum, Selaginella

The general characteristics of Pteridophytes are:

  1. They are seedless.
  2. They are multicellular.
  3. They reproduce through spores.
  4. They are independent and free-living organisms.
  5. They have a well-differentiated plant body into root, stem and leaves.

Classification of Pteridophytes:

Life Cycle of Pteridophyta: