👉 Pteridophyta are a class of plants that includes fungi, algae, and some bacteria. They are characterized by their unique structures called pterins or stipe cells, which give them their distinctive characteristics such as a hard, waxy outer covering known as the pterin cell wall, and the ability to absorb water from the soil and transport it through their roots. Pteridophytes also have an unusual ability to store energy in their tissues called glycogen, which