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Question
Thallophyta, bryophyta and pteridophyta are called as ‘Cryptogams’. Gymnosperms and Angiosperms are called as ‘phanerogams’. Discuss why? Draw one example of Gymnosperm.
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Solution
Thallophyta, Bryophyta ‘and Pterido¬phyta are called “cryptogams”(Kntyptos-hidden, gamos-to marry) as all these are seedless plants and have inconspicuous reproductive organs.
Gymnosperms and Angiosperms are collectively called “phanerogams” (Phaneros-visible, gamos-to marry) as both the groups have seeded plants and conspicuous reproductive organs.
Fig. A: Female Cycas plant
B: Male Cycas plant
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