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Sporangia and spore bearing leaf in fern is called as
Sporangia and spore bearing leaf in fern is called as
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The correct option is D Sporophyll /frond
Sporangia and spore bearing leaf in fern is called as sporophyll or frond. A sporophyll is a leaf, that bears sporangia. Both microphylls and megaphylls can be sporophylls. In heterosporous plants, sporophylls bear either megasporangia and thus are called as megasporophylls, or microsporangia and are called as microsporophylls. Sporophylls vary greatly in appearance and structure, and may or may not look similar to sterile leaves.
So, the correct answer is 'Sporophyll /frond'
Sporangia and spore bearing leaf in fern is called as sporophyll or frond. A sporophyll is a leaf, that bears sporangia. Both microphylls and megaphylls can be sporophylls. In heterosporous plants, sporophylls bear either megasporangia and thus are called as megasporophylls, or microsporangia and are called as microsporophylls. Sporophylls vary greatly in appearance and structure, and may or may not look similar to sterile leaves.
So, the correct answer is 'Sporophyll /frond'
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