Question:

Heterospory is the production of

Updated On: Jun 7, 2022
  • sexual and asexual spores
  • large and small spores
  • haploid and diploid spores
  • diploid and tetraploid spores
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In some pteridophytes two types of spores are formed which differ significantly in their size and also in function. This phenomenon is called heterospory e.g., Selaginella and Marsilea etc.
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Concepts Used:

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: