Gemmae are asexual reproductive bodies of ___________.

brown algae

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mosses

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liverworts

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red algae

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The correct option is D liverworts
Asexual reproduction in liverworts takes place by fragmentation of thalli, or by the formation of specialised structures called gemmae.
So the correct option is C.

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Gemmae are asexual reproductive bodies of ___________.

The correct option is D liverwortsAsexual reproduction in liverworts takes place by fragmentation of thalli, or by the formation of specialised structures called gemmae.So the correct option is C.

The correct option is D liverworts
Asexual reproduction in liverworts takes place by fragmentation of thalli, or by the formation of specialised structures called gemmae.
So the correct option is C.