Explore tens of thousands of sets crafted by our community.
Bryophytes
10
Flashcards
0/10
Liverworts
Simplest bryophytes; have liver-shaped thalli; thrive in moist, shaded environments.
Mosses
Small, soft plants; grow in clumps in damp, shady places; have rhizoids for anchorage.
Peat Moss
Sphagnum genus; forms peatlands/bogs; very acidic environment; used as bioindicator and fuel.
Marchantia
A liverwort genus; has umbrella-shaped reproductive structures; reproduces via gemma cups.
Polytrichum Moss
Has tall, haircap-like appearance; often found in woodlands and fields; has a complex leaf structure.
Hornworts
Have horn-shaped sporophytes; persistent green sporophyte; grow in soil, often beside rivers.
Atrichum Moss
Common in temperate zones; grows on the ground or rotten logs; has distinctive large leaves.
Sphagnum Moss
Known for its high water retention ability; used in gardening; grows in peat bogs.
Pellia
A type of liverwort; possesses a ribbon-like thallus; commonly found on moist soil or rocks.
Haircap Moss
Has tall, erect stems; leaves are long, lance-shaped; grows in tufts in woods and rocky areas.
© Hypatia.Tech. 2024 All rights reserved.