Question

Describe the salient features of the polytrichum and discuss its affinities

Answer 1

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Polytrichum is the form of mosses that are also known as hair or haircap moss. 

∴ Salient Features and Affinities:

(i) They have star shaped pointy leaves. 

(ii) Each leave is arranged at ninety degrees at a strong stem. 

(iii) It does not grow tall. 

(iv) They are dark green in colour. 

(v) They don't have a woody tissue. 

(vi) It has the usual lifespan of 3-5 years however the maximum recorded lifespan is 10 years. 

Answer 2

Describe the salient features of the polytrichum and discuss its affinities

Answer: Polytrichum is a kind of moss also known as hair moss.

Features of the moss:

1) They have a star shaped pointing leaves

2) The leaves are arranged at 90° to each other.

3) Green in colour.

4) Doesn't grow tall.

5) Usually lives 3-5years.