Ferns, like other vascular plants, have three main tissue types: dermal, vascular, and ground tissues.
1. Dermal Tissue: This outermost layer serves as a protective barrier against physical damage and pathogens. It often includes specialized cells like guard cells, which regulate gas exchange. 2. Vascular Tissue: This system is responsible for the transport of water, nutrients, and sugars throughout the plant. It includes the xylem and phloem tissues. 3. Ground Tissue: This tissue type includes various cells for photosynthesis, storage, and support, such as parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma cells.
