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Which of the following pteridophyte is called as horse-tail?
Which of the following pteridophyte is called as horse-tail?
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The correct option is A Equisetum
Equisetum is a genus of ferns commonly known as the 'horse-tails' because the branched species somewhat resemble a horse's tail. They consist of 15 species of considerably unique plants from the class of ferns known as Equisetopsida. Horsetails have a distinct growth form and spores with the ability to travel along the ground. They are found in most parts of the earth in wet environments.So, the correct answer is option 'Equisetum'.
Equisetum is a genus of ferns commonly known as the 'horse-tails' because the branched species somewhat resemble a horse's tail. They consist of 15 species of considerably unique plants from the class of ferns known as Equisetopsida. Horsetails have a distinct growth form and spores with the ability to travel along the ground. They are found in most parts of the earth in wet environments.
So, the correct answer is option 'Equisetum'.
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