Protonema occurs in the life cycle of

Fucus

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Funaria

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Equisetum

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Pinus

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Solution

The correct option is B Funaria
In the life cycle of the moss, the predominant stage is the gametophyte.

The gametophye stage is further divided into 2.
1. Protonema stage
2. Leafy stage

Common examples of mosses are Funaria, Polytrichum and Sphagnum.

Fucus belongs to the division algae
Equisetum belongs to the division pteridophytes
Pinus belongs to the division gymnosperms

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