Uttarakhand PMT Uttarakhand PMT Solved Paper-2009

  • question_answer
    In Funaria capsule, dispersal of spores taka place through

    A)  peristomial teeth

    B)  annulus

    C)  calyptras

    D)  operculum

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    In moss (Funaria), the dispersal of spores is facilitated by hygroscopic bouring movements of peristomial teeth (lengthening and shortening of peristomial teeth). The inner peristome acts as a sieve allowing only a few spores to escape at a time.


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