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'Resurrection or cespitose' are the terms used for those species of pteridophytes which
'Resurrection or cespitose' are the terms used for those species of pteridophytes which
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The correct option is B Roll up during drought
Under dry conditions, the xerophytic species of Selaginella roll into brown balls but remain uprooted. This phenomenon is called as a cespitose habit. But during moist conditions, the brown balls become green and unroll again. Therefore, these plants are called as resurrection plants. e.g. Selaginella lepidophylla and Selaginella bryopteris.
Under dry conditions, the xerophytic species of Selaginella roll into brown balls but remain uprooted. This phenomenon is called as a cespitose habit. But during moist conditions, the brown balls become green and unroll again. Therefore, these plants are called as resurrection plants. e.g. Selaginella lepidophylla and Selaginella bryopteris.
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