Figure 16. Pteris vittata spore capsule (SC) open to release spores




Figure 17. Pteris vittata spore




Figure 18. Developing gametophyte of Pteris vittata in spatulate (S) stage




Figure 19. Developing gametophyte of Pteris vittata in early chordate (EC) stage (shallow notch=N)




Figure 20. Developing gametophyte of Pteris vittata in late chordate (LC) stage (deeper notch=N)




Figure 21. Pteris vittata prothallus (rhizoids=RZ)




Figure 22. Portion of Pteris vittata sporophyte (SP) showing leaf including veins (V)
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