Bring out any five differences between cryptogams and phanerogams.
Differences between cryptogams and phanerogams
Cryptogamae: This sub-kingdom includes plants which do not flower in their life time.
- Plant body is not well differentiated into stem, leaves etc.
- Reproductive organs are hidden.
- These are less evolved plants.
- These plants do not bear seeds.
- These can reproduce through spores.
- Cryptogams are further divided into three groups: Thallophyta, Bryophyta and Pteridophyta.
Phanerogamae: This sub-kingdom includes plants which flower to perform sexual reproduction.
- Plant body possess well-formed stem, leaves and roots.
- These are highly evolved plants.
- These plants produce seeds.
- Seeds germinate into new plants.
- Phanerogams are further classified into Gymnosperms and Angiosperms.