PHYLUM FILICINOPHYTA

 

Characteristics of Filicinophytes include:

 

Having leaves, roots and non-woody stems [8]

 

Asexual reproduction with spores in sporangia, located on the underside of the leaf [8]

 

Having large leaves (fronds) that are divided into leaflets [8]

 

Examples of Filicinophytes include Ferns 

 

About Ferns:

 

They are vascular, seedless plants with over 12 000 types that are different in size, morphology and habitat. [11]

 

Depending on the species, ferns develop as miniature herbaceous plant or as tall trees. The smallest fern is only 2 to 3 inches high, while the largest fern can grow 30 feet high into the air. [11]

 

Ferns do not develop flowers and seed and reproduce asexually via miniature cells called spores, produced in structures called sporangia. [11]

 

Did you know...?

 

Ferns are very old organisms; they have existed on the planet for nearly 400 million years. [11]

 

Ferns are our friends - they can absorb heavy metals from the air and soil, thus preventing pollution and cleaning already polluted areas. [11] Thanks, ferns!

 

Some types of ferns live over 100 years! [11]