Ferns

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Learning Objectives

Be able to interpret questions about structures in light of an understanding of the typical fern life cycle.

Link to fern directory of images

The Sporophyte Recognize examples of fern sprorophyes to phylum.   Recognize morphological parts of the sporophyte (leaf (frond), petiole, sorus, rhizome, and roots)   Recognize anatomical details of rhizome and sorus.   Link to image collection.

The Gametophyte   Recognize examples of fern gametophytes to phylum.   Recognize archegonium, antheridium, neck, ventor, and egg.   Link to view of gametophyte with attached young sporophyte   Link to mage collection.

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