Phylum Lycophyta Reprdoduction: Ground Pines

Question 1

Phylum Lycophyta Reproduction, 10 steps

Step 1

Adult sporophyte creates strobili

Answer 1

Step 2

Strobili create sporophylls

Question 2

Phylum Lycophyta Reproduction, 10 steps

Step 3

Sporangia grow in axillae

Answer 2

Step 4

Sporangia create spores via meiosis

Question 3

Phylum Lycophyta Reproduction, 10 steps

Step 5

Spores germinate into gametophyte plants

Answer 3

Step 6

Gametophytes develop antherida and archegonia

Question 4

Phylum Lycophyta Reproduction, 10 steps

Step 7

Archegonia create eggs

Antheridia create sperm

Answer 4

Step 8

It rains

Question 5

Phylum Lycophyta Reproduction, 10 steps

Step 9

Sperm swim to archegonia and fertilize eggs

Answer 5

Step 10

Sporophyte zygote does mitosis and matures into an adult sporophyte