The number of neck canal cells in the archegonium of Selaginella is
A
One
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Four
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Two
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Six or more
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is A One The archegonium which develops from a single superficial cell of prothallus is the archegonial initial found just back of the apical meristem. The archegonia are sessile and embedded. The archegonial initially divides to give 4+4 cells which make up the neck. The neck has a single neck canal cell.