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Biology 337: Divisions ( Glossary \| Divisions )
Taken Spring 2005, with Dr. Plant. Information here is based primarily upon notes from class but some from external sources like the web.

age	.
division-name	Anthocerophyta
evolution	.
gametophyte	.
habit	.
leaves	No true leaves. Thalloids.
life-cycle	Homosporous Produce bi or unisexual thalloid gametophytes. Partial dependance of sporophyte on gametophyte. Antheridia and archegonia are sunken into surface of gametophyte thalloids. Sporophyte is an upright stemlike structure. More advanced than hepatophyte: larger covered with a cuticle has stomata sporophyte has chloroplasts a meristem between sporangium and foot allows for growth resulting in greater spore production
links	Handy quick rundown
members	Hornworts
rhizome	.
roots	none
sporangia	.
stems	unbranched
stomata	Yes.
traits	.
vascular-system	No conducting tissue.

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