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Define pteridophytes. Compare between bryophytes and Pteridophytes.

Pteridophyta: It is the division of the plant kingdom comprising the vascular cryptogams. The plant body of pteridophytes is differentiated into roots, stem and leaves.

Differences between bryophytes and pteridophytes:
















Bryophyta



Pteridophyta



The plant body is commonly differentiated to form stem and leaf-like structures.



The plant body is differentiated into roots, stem and leaves.



There is no specialised tissue for the conduction of water and other substances from one part of the plant body to another.



These plants have specialised tissue for the conduction of water and other substances from one part of the plant body to another.



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