in former classification systems: one of two major plant divisions, including all plants that do not bear seeds: ferns, mosses, algae, fungi [ant: phanerogamae]
Main Entry: Cryp·to·ga·mia Pronunciation: "krip-t&-'gam-E-&, -'gAm- Function: noun in former classifications: a classor subkingdom including all cryptogams —compare PHANEROGAMIA
