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Which of the following is not a feature of Selaginella?
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The correct option is B Homospory
Selaginella is a pteridophyte.
- Its leaves are referred to as microphylls as they are small in size.
- The sporophylls bearing sporangia in Selaginella form distinct compact structures called cones or strobili.
- It is said to be heterosporous as it produces two distinct types of spores - small male microspores and large female macrospores.
Plants which produce only one type of spore are said to be homosporous.
Selaginella is a pteridophyte.
- Its leaves are referred to as microphylls as they are small in size.
- The sporophylls bearing sporangia in Selaginella form distinct compact structures called cones or strobili.
- It is said to be heterosporous as it produces two distinct types of spores - small male microspores and large female macrospores.
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