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The dominant phase in the life cycle of Funaria is
The dominant phase in the life cycle of Funaria is
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The correct option is B Leafy gametophyte
The life cycle of Funaria is haplo-diplontic type. In the life cycle free living haploid gametophyte alternates with a semiparastitic diploid sporogonium (Sporophyte). In this type alternation of generations is called as heteromorphic or heterologous. In Funaria the main plant body is free-living gametophyte (n) which exist in 2 forms i.e. protonema (juvenile gametophyte) and leafy gametophore (adult gametophyte). The leafy gametophyte is the dominant phase of Funaria as the vegetative body of itself is represented by these leafy gametophores. It has two distinct growth stages, a prostrate filamentous alga-like protonema and an upright gametophore.
The life cycle of Funaria is haplo-diplontic type. In the life cycle free living haploid gametophyte alternates with a semiparastitic diploid sporogonium (Sporophyte). In this type alternation of generations is called as heteromorphic or heterologous. In Funaria the main plant body is free-living gametophyte (n) which exist in 2 forms i.e. protonema (juvenile gametophyte) and leafy gametophore (adult gametophyte). The leafy gametophyte is the dominant phase of Funaria as the vegetative body of itself is represented by these leafy gametophores. It has two distinct growth stages, a prostrate filamentous alga-like protonema and an upright gametophore.
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