Bryophyta



Bryophyta is a Division of Kingdom Plantae under Sub-Kingdom Cryptogamae which includes differentiated yet non-vascular plants.

Characteristic Features

 * Some may be thallus, while others are differentiated into roots, stems and leaves
 * Show Alternation of Generation
 * Life Cycle is dominated by Gametophyte Stage
 * Sporophytic Stage is non-branching
 * Do not have well defined vascular bundles
 * Live on soil but antherozoids require water to reach eggs
 * Are also called Amphibians of the Plant Kingdom for this reason.

Further Classification

 * Class: Moss
 * Class: Liverworts
 * Class: Hornworts