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Which of the following pteridophytes that inhabit desert regions are popularly known as 'resurrection plants'?
Which of the following pteridophytes that inhabit desert regions are popularly known as 'resurrection plants'?
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The correct option is C Selaginella
A resurrection plant is any poikilohydric plant that can survive extreme dehydration, even over months or years. Selaginella lepidophylla, is known as resurrection plant or birds nest moss as it shows ball like appearance (cespitose habit) in dry season. It is a plant species native to North America, Central and South America, and sold as a novelty.Thus, the correct answer is option C.
A resurrection plant is any poikilohydric plant that can survive extreme dehydration, even over months or years. Selaginella lepidophylla, is known as resurrection plant or birds nest moss as it shows ball like appearance (cespitose habit) in dry season. It is a plant species native to North America, Central and South America, and sold as a novelty.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
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