Describe selaginella with diagram and general characteristics.
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The question is asking for a description of Selaginella, including a diagram and general characteristics of the plant.
Answer
Selaginella is a pteridophyte with scale-like leaves, heterosporous, and the only genus in Selaginellaceae.
Selaginella, known as spikemoss or club moss, is a pteridophyte and the only living genus in the family Selaginellaceae. It has scale-like leaves with a ligule and is heterosporous, producing microspores and megaspores. It is a vascular plant with both prostrate and erect species, and the sporophyte is evergreen and perennial.
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Selaginella, known as spikemoss or club moss, is a pteridophyte and the only living genus in the family Selaginellaceae. It has scale-like leaves with a ligule and is heterosporous, producing microspores and megaspores. It is a vascular plant with both prostrate and erect species, and the sporophyte is evergreen and perennial.
More Information
Selaginella is unique due to its ligule on leaves and its ability to produce two types of spores, an adaptation advantageous for reproduction.
Tips
Avoid confusing Selaginella with similar genera like Lycopodium due to similar common names.
Sources
- Selaginella - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Selaginella - NEET Biology Notes - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Features of Selaginella (With Diagram) - Biology Discussion - biologydiscussion.com
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