Question

When are the non-flowering plants said to be homothallic and monoecious; and heterothallic and dioecious? Give an example of each.

Answer 1

Homothallic and monoecious: This refers to a bisexual condition in which the same plant possesses both male and female reproductive organs. Examples include Chara and many fungi.

Heterothallic and dioecious: This describes a unisexual condition where male and female reproductive organs are found on separate plants. For example, Marchantia.