seedling
They have spores. These are not an exact counterpart to seeds however, they are produced asexually (require no fertilization) as ferns have a 2 stage reproductive cycle.
Gametophytic stage
Plants are an important part. They support the initial stage of water cycle.
spores
sporophytic stage and reduction in the gametophytic stage.
They have spores. These are not an exact counterpart to seeds however, they are produced asexually (require no fertilization) as ferns have a 2 stage reproductive cycle.
The stage seeds are produced in is the mature plant.
No, the ferns belong to Division Pterophyta and comprise the only large group of living vascular plants that do not produce seeds.
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Mature plant
Gametophytic stage
Plants are an important part. They support the initial stage of water cycle.
Plants are an important part. They support the initial stage of water cycle.
fertilizing
evaporation
spores
Gametophytic stage & Sporophytic stage