Gnetales: An Overview
Gnetales is an order of the gymnospermic seed plants. This order is composed of three genera- Gnetum, Ephedra, and Welwitschia. Chamberlain (1935) has placed all three genera in a single-family…
Reproduction
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Degeneration of Sexuality in Fungi
Sexuality in fungi is diverse and fascinating. In fungi, gradual degeneration of sexuality can be observed. Degeneration of sexuality means functional and structural degeneration of sex organs, leading to the…
Anthoceros: Distribution, Structure, Reproduction
Anthoceros, a genus of hornworts (a group of non-vascular embryophytes) in the order Anthocerotales, is widely distributed, mainly in tropical and temperate regions of the world. Distribution of Anthoceros Gametophyte of…
Marchantia: Distribution, Structure, Reproduction
Marchantia, a genus of thallose liverworts in the order Marchantiales, is widely distributed all over the world. Distribution of Marchantia Marchantia is the most prominent genus in the family Marchantiaceae.…
Riccia: Distribution, Structure, Reproduction
Riccia, a genus of thallose liverworts in the order Marchantiales, is widely distributed both in tropical and temperate regions of the world. Distribution of Riccia Gametophyte of Riccia The gametophyte…
Reproduction in Algae with Examples
Reproduction in algae is the production of young ones (offspring) of the same kind as themselves. Generally, all three types of reproduction are observed in algae, such as: Vegetative Reproduction…