Question

50. Fruiting body is characteristic of...
(A) Algae
(B) Lichens
(C) Bryophyta
(D) Pteridophyta​

Answer 1

Fruting body” is characteristic of ____A Algae B Lichens C Bryophytes D Pteridophytes

Answer :

“Fruting body” is characteristic of Lichens.

Answer 2

The answer will be Fruiting body is a characteristic of B). Lichens.

Lichens- Fruiting Body

• Lichens produce several fruiting bodies.
• They reproduce through the process of sexual reproduction through the process of spore formation.
• The spores via sexual reproduction are formed in the structures called fruiting bodies.
• These apothecia later contain fruits. The apothecia are also known as ascocarp.
• This ascocarp is a type of fruiting body of a lichen. the body is made up of severely woven hyphae along with several different asci being embedded inside the body.

Hence, the correct option to be chosen will be Fruiting body is a characteristic of B). Lichens.

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