Question

Q 9 Elaterophore are present in
the capsule of *
a) Marchantia
b) Sphagnum
c) pellia
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d) Funaria​

Answer 1

Answer:

a marchantia . answer is right

Answer 2

Answer:

Option a - Marchantia

Explanation:

• The sporophyte of a bryophyte consists of a foot, seta and capsule.
• Examples: moss, liverwort, hornwort
• The matured capsule is filled with spores.
• These spores are mingled with elaters or sterile cells.
• It opens by splitting into valves.
• Elaterophores are present in Hepaticopsida (Marchantia).
• Elaters are diploid.
• They are spindle-shaped, hygroscopic elongated structures.
• They have two spiral bands that help in the dispersal of seeds.

Hence, Marchantia belongs to Hepaticopsida elaterophores are present in them.