Illustration representing liverwort (Marchantiophyta)
Phylum

Marchantiophyta

liverwort

255 species in this taxon

botanical division containing terrestrial plants without stomata liverwort (Marchantiophyta) is a phylum containing organisms that share fundamental body plan characteristics. It contains 2 classs with 255 known species. This includes the class groups Jungermanniopsida, and Marchantiopsida. Among its members, 76 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Plants (Plantae).

Child Taxa