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Pteropsida Genus Marsilea
- 2. Pteropsida Genus Marsilea Prepared by Safi Ullah B-11 5th Semester BS Botany
- 3. Introduction Marsilea, commonly known as water fern. The genus Marsilea belongs to class Pteropsida. It is a lower vascular plant. It has 63 species discovered from all over the world. It is represented by about 53 living and 10 fossil species.
- 4. Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Pteridophyta Class: Pteridopsida Order: Salviniales Family: Marsileaceae Genus: Marsilea
- 5. Occurrence Marsilea is an aquatic or semi aquatic plant. It is common in the temperate regions. It grows in fresh water ponds and ditches. Marsilea quadrifolia and Marsilea minuta are commonly found in Pakistan.
- 6. Morphology The vegetative plant is a sporophyte. It is differentiated into roots, rhizome and leaves.
- 7. Anatomy of Marsilea Root
- 10. Reproduction LIFE CYCLES OF MARSILEA OR ALTERNATION OF GENERATION
- 11. Economic Importance As food Ornamental As a medicines Industrial use
- 12. For more detail https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsilea http://www.biologydiscussion.com/botany/pteridophyta/marsilea-habit- structure-and-reproduction/45960 https://biologyboom.com/tag/type-ii-marsilea-water-fern/
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