Question

What type of sporangium is found in the marattioid ferns?

   What type of sporangium is found in the marattioid ferns?

Plant Systematics

Plant Systematics

Michael G. Simpson 2nd Edition

Chapter 4, Problem 68

Instant Answer

Solved by Expert Mishal Gul

02/03/2022

Step 1

They are known for their large size and primitive characteristics. In terms of sporangia, marattioid ferns have a unique type called eusporangia. Eusporangia are large, multicellular structures that produce numerous spores. They are typically found on the Show more…

Show all steps

lock

Thanks for your feedback!

What type of sporangium is found in the marattioid ferns?

Play audio

Feedback

Powered by NumerAI

Mishal Gul and 97 other educators are ready to help you.

Ask a new question

Labs

Want to see this concept in action?

NEW

Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.

View Labs

Key Concepts

Eusporangium

A sporangium type that develops from several initial cells rather than a single one, resulting in a larger structure with multiple cell layers and a thick wall. This developmental pathway leads to the production of many spores and is indicative of a more primitive or basal mode of sporogenesis in ferns.

Fern Reproductive Structures

Ferns reproduce using specialized organs called sporangia, which produce and release spores. The differences in sporangium structure—such as being eusporangiate or leptosporangiate—are key taxonomic and evolutionary features that help distinguish various fern groups and understand their reproductive strategies.

Recommended Videos

Transcript

Ace is your personal tutor. It breaks down any question with clear steps so you can learn.

Start Using Ace

Continue solving this problem

Create a free account to:

View full step-by-step solution
Ask follow-up questions with Ace AI
Save progress and study later