Do fern and mushroom have gills?

Ferns and mushrooms are two distinct plant species and their reproductive structures differ significantly. Here are the reproductive structures found in ferns and mushrooms:

1. Ferns: Ferns reproduce through spores. They have sporangia, which are sac-like structures on the underside of their leaves or on specialized stalks called sporangiophores. Inside the sporangia, fern spores are produced. These spores are asexual reproductive units that can disperse and grow into new fern plants. Ferns do not have gills.

2. Mushrooms: Mushrooms are the fleshy reproductive structures of fungi, specifically species known as basidiomycetes. Mushrooms produce gills on their underside. These gills are composed of thin, plate-like structures called lamellae. Spores are produced on the lamellae. When the mushroom matures, the gills release enormous quantities of microscopic spores which disperse into the air, allowing the fungus to reproduce.

So, fern spores are produced in sporangia, while mushroom spores are produced on gills. Ferns do not have gills, while mushrooms have gills and are used for spore dispersal.