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What structures are scattered over the surfaces of whisk fern gametophytes?
What structures are scattered over the surfaces of whisk fern gametophytes?
- Antheridia and archegonia (correct)
- Stems and leaves
- Sporangia and ligules
- Rhizomes and sporophylls
Which plant is heterosporous and has a ligule on each microphyll?
Which plant is heterosporous and has a ligule on each microphyll?
- Spike mosses (Selaginella) (correct)
- Ground pine (Lycopodium)
- Equisetum (horsetails)
- Whisk fern
What do club moss spores have been traditionally used for?
What do club moss spores have been traditionally used for?
- Flash powder (correct)
- Medicinal purposes
- Talcum powder
- Food consumption
What are horsetails (Equisetum) known for accumulating in their epidermal cells?
What are horsetails (Equisetum) known for accumulating in their epidermal cells?
Which part of the horsetails has been used for medicinal purposes as a diuretic and astringent?
Which part of the horsetails has been used for medicinal purposes as a diuretic and astringent?
How do Equisetum plants reproduce?
How do Equisetum plants reproduce?
Life cycle of Psilotum is associated with which phylum of plants?
Life cycle of Psilotum is associated with which phylum of plants?
Spike mosses are?
Spike mosses are?
What part of the club moss plant has been historically used for talcum powder?
What part of the club moss plant has been historically used for talcum powder?
What is the main mode of water absorption in mosses?
What is the main mode of water absorption in mosses?
Where are the reproductive structures (archegonia and antheridia) located in mosses?
Where are the reproductive structures (archegonia and antheridia) located in mosses?
What is the term used to describe the asexual reproduction mode in mosses?
What is the term used to describe the asexual reproduction mode in mosses?
Which part of the sporophyte generation in mosses is responsible for releasing spores?
Which part of the sporophyte generation in mosses is responsible for releasing spores?
What structures are absent in moss 'leaves'?
What structures are absent in moss 'leaves'?
