Hornworts Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the Phylum for Hornworts?
A
Anthocerotophyta
2
Q
What’s a Pyrenoid?
A
proteinaceous granule synthesizing starch- lots of Rubisco
3
Q
Do they have oil bodies?
A
NO
4
Q
Whats the gametophyte (1n) look like?
A
Thallus 3-43 cells thick and only lives for 1 yea
5
Q
Whats Archegonia?
A
(Female/egg) does not surround the egg (1n)
6
Q
Whats Antheridia?
A
(Males/sperm) Forms in cavities in the thallus (1n)
7
Q
Whats the Sporophyte (2n) look like?
A
Its 1-12cm long
8
Q
Does the sporophyte have seta?
A
No
9
Q
What are pseudo-elaters?
A
Help with seed dispersal
