Funaria: The Terrestrial Moss
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What type of environment does Funaria grow in?

  • Shady and damp places (correct)
  • Sandy and arid areas
  • Rocky and dry regions
  • Sunny and humid locations

    • How many species of moss does the genus Funaria consist of?

  • 75
  • 200
  • 117 (correct)
  • 50

    • What is Funaria hygrometrica commonly known as?

  • Cord moss (correct)
  • Velvet moss
  • Twisted moss
  • Damp moss

    • In what type of soil does Funaria grow best?

    <p>In the presence of calcium, potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protonema in the life cycle of Funaria?

    <p>A filamentous ephemeral structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the sex organs located in the gametophore of Funaria?

    <p>At the apices of the gametophore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the rhizoids in Funaria's gametophore?

    <p>To anchor the gametophore into the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the axis described in the adult form of Funaria's gametophyte?

    <p>1 to 3 cm high with leaves arranged spirally</p> Signup and view all the answers

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