Fern is a vascular plant. Yet it is not considered a Phanerogams. Why?

1.	Fern is a vascular plant. Yet it is not considered a Phanerogams. Why?
Answer» 1. Fern belongs to sub-kingdom Cryptogamae. 2. Cryptogams produce spores but do not produce seeds. 3. Also, in cryptogams the sex organs are concealed. 4. Phanerogams are seed producing plants and their sex organs are visible. 5. Hence, fern is a vascular plant. Yet it is not considered a Phanerogams.

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1. Fern belongs to sub-kingdom Cryptogamae.

2. Cryptogams produce spores but do not produce seeds.

3. Also, in cryptogams the sex organs are concealed.

4. Phanerogams are seed producing plants and their sex organs are visible.

5. Hence, fern is a vascular plant. Yet it is not considered a Phanerogams.

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