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Kingdom Plantae

Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Biology

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Classification Overview and Major Divisions

  • Kingdom Plantae is divided into two main sub-kingdoms: Cryptogamae (spore-producing) and Phanerogamae (seed-producing)
  • Cryptogamae includes non-vascular plants (Thallophyta, Bryophyta) and vascular plants (Pteridophyta)
  • Phanerogamae includes Gymnospermae (naked seeds) and Angiospermae (covered seeds)
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Division Thallophyta (Algae)

  • Mostly aquatic plants with thalloid body structure
  • Three main classes: Chlorophyceae (green), Phaeophyceae (brown), Rhodophyceae (red)
  • Cell wall composition varies: cellulose in green algae, cellulose + algin in brown algae, cellulose + pectin in red algae
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Division Bryophyta

  • Called 'amphibians of plant kingdom' - terrestrial but need water for fertilization
  • Two main groups: Liverworts (Hepaticeae) and Mosses (Musci)
  • Gametophyte is dominant, photosynthetic phase; sporophyte is dependent
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Division Pteridophyta

  • First vascular land plants with true roots, stem, and leaves
  • Called 'vascular cryptogams' - have conducting tissues but reproduce by spores
  • Sporophyte is dominant, independent phase; gametophyte is small and independent

Key Concepts

Plants are divided into Cryptogamae (sporeThe most primitive plant groupCalled 'amphibians of plant kingdom' becauseFirst vascular land plants with truePrimitive seed plants with naked seeds

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