Hornworts
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Anthocerotopsida
Description Anthocerotopsida is a phylum of plants commonly known as hornworts. They are small, non-flowering plants that reproduce through spores. Hornworts are typically found in damp environments, such as near rivers or in wetlands. They have a unique appearance with a thin, cylindrical body and a flattened thallus. The thallus is the main part of the plant and contains the…
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Anthocerotaceae
Description Anthocerotaceae is a family of hornworts, a group of nonvascular plants that are commonly found in damp places. Hornworts are small and inconspicuous, often growing in large colonies. Anthocerotaceae is a monotypic family, with only one genus, Anthoceros, which contains about 200 species.The distinguishing feature of Anthocerotaceae is the horn-like sporophyte that emerges from the gametophyte. The sporophyte is…
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