Question

Identify the wrong statement in relation to Funaria.

• A. Spores are viable for only one year.
• B. Inner spore sac is one celled in thickness.
• C. Trabeculae connect the innermost layer of the capsule wall with spore sac.
• D. Stomata are present in the epidermis of capsule.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Spores are viable for only one year.

Funaria belongs to the family Funariaceae. It comprises of the cord mosses and being characterized by filamentous setae, a gibbous obtusely pyriform capsule, and usually a double peristome of 16 teeth. Spores are viable for 2-11 years. Spore germinates to form a leafy gametophore.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.