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Members of subdivision Hepaticopsida are commonly called what of the following?

Members of subdivision Hepaticopsida are commonly called what of the following?

Explanation

According to the latest classification, Bryophyta is divided into three classes:

  • Hepaticopsida (Liverworts)
  • Anthocerotopsida (Hornworts)
  • Bryopsida (Mosses)

Hepaticopsida (Liverworts):

The name Hepaticopsida comes from the word “hepatic” meaning liver.

Liverworts come under this class.

Hepaticopsida is further divided into 4 orders:

  1. Marchantiales (e.g. Riccia, Marchantia)
  2. Sphaerocarpales (e.g. Sphaerocarpos)
  3. Calobryales (e.g. Calobryum)
  4. Jungermanniales (e.g. Pellia)