Pteridophytes

Question 1

Habitat of Pteridophytes

Answer 1

are found in many areas but especially in moist, shady places even though there are species that grow in full sun

Question 2

structure of pteriphytes

Answer 2

• have a well developed vascular system that consists of xylem and phloem
• the xylem conducts water and dissolved nutrients up and down the plant
• the xylem tracheids provide additional support to the leaves
• have an underground stem called a rhizome, which stores food for the plant
• the roots develop directly from the stem
• The compound leaves are called fonds and have a waterproof cuticle layer
• the leaves are multi pinnate meaning that the leaves are divided into leaflets
• leaves contain chlorophyll and are able to photosynthesis
• gaseous exchange takes place through the stomata
• Ferns have an adventitious root system that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil
• the roots anchor the plant firmly in the soil

Question 3

Ecological role of ferns

Answer 3

Ferns can grow in shady conditions and as a result form the ground cover under larger trees and shrubs. They prevent soil erosion and prevent water loss from the environment