Question

Selaginella rupestris is unique in

• A. Showing heterospory
• B. Having ligule in a leaf
• C. Showing resurrection
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Selaginella rupestris plant is heterosporous, thus produces micro and megaspores. The plant shows scale bearing leaves with ligule. The plant is known as resurrection plant or birds nest moss, as it shows ball like appearance (cespitose habit) in dry season. Resurrection means rolling of entire plant body into a ball like form.

So, the correct answer is option D.