Anas Zoology

Mosses are non-flowering plants that typically form mats or cushion-shaped clumps. Despite their small size, they are remarkably resilient plants. They are able to grow in a wide range of habitats, from woodland to deserts, and are found on every continent including Antarctica. Mosses have thin leaves that usually spiral around slender, wiry stems, and they reproduce by scattering spores. Like liverworts, they need moist conditions to grow. They can be extremely abundant in habitats that are always damp, and some species - particularly sphagnum mosses - form extensive blankets, dominating the ground in cold parts of the world. Others, however, are able to remain dormant during droughts. They look grey and lifeless, but become green again within minutes if it rains. Mosses have a two stage life cycle - a feature shared by all other plants. In mosses, the dominant stage is the gametophyte, which produces male and female cells. After the female cells are fertilized, they produce the spore

Fossil of  Alethopteris serlii Alethopteris serlii: Alethopteris   serlii  is a extinct seed producing plant. It is an extinct plant of gymnosperms. It belongs to the Carboniferous period (around 360 to 300 million years ago). They went extinct during the Cretaceous period. Alethopteris had compound pinnate fronds, consisting of thick, strongly veined leaflets. References: Image source ( Fossil of  Alethopteris serlii) :  https://www.kgg.org.uk/alethopterish.html

  (Image Source:  https://tropical.theferns.info/image.php?id=Abelmoschus+esculentus ) Lady finger, also known as Okra is a flowering plant native to tropical Africa and is cultivated throughout India.  Raw okra contains 90% water, 7% carbohydrates and 2% proteins and negligible amount of fat. It is a rich source of vitamin C and vitamin K.  The pods show antitumor activity. The flowers contains flavonol glycosides. Flavonol glycosides are known to possess antioxidative properties. RECENT POSTS: Snakeskin Liverwort:  https://anaszoology.blogspot.com/2022/08/snakeskin-liverwort.html

What are Liverworts ? They are thought to be the simplest of all the existing groups of land plants. They are found mainly in damp shaded habitats. They come in two forms: flat and ribbon-like. They are traditionally classified with mosses and hornworts in a group of ancient plants known as bryophytes. Liverworts have some unique features that sets them apart from other two. Their rhizoids are single celled. Snakeskin Liverwort ( Conocephalum conicum ) The name C. conicum refers to the cone shaped archegoniophore, which bear sporangia. It is found worldwide on streamside rocks and in other moist places. It is the most common liverwort in northern hemisphere. It is also found in open woodlands. It grows upto 20 cm long. Snakeskin liverwort is ribbon-shaped liverwort. It has a glossy upper surface with minute translucent chambers.