Anthocerotopsida

Anthocerotopsida are distinguished by their simple, non-vascular thalloid structure, thriving mostly in moist, shaded environments. These hornworts develop narrow, elongated spore-producing structures, giving them a unique appearance reminiscent of tiny horns emerging from the earth. This adaptation helps them in spore dispersal, crucial for survival in their transient wet habitats.

Scientific classification

Class

Anthocerotopsida (Anthocerotopsida)

Phylum

Hornworts

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Order

Notothyladales Anthocerotales Phymatocerotales Dendrocerotales

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