Plant-Kingdom Question 657

Question: Microsporangia and megasporangia are found in same strobilus in

Options:

A) Fern

B) Selaginella

C) Pinus

D) Moss

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The reproductive structure in Selaginella is strobilus or spike.

A strobilus having many ligulate sporophylls arranged in cluster, each bearing a small, short, stalked sporangium on its upper surface.

The sporangia are of two types.

(i) Megasporangia and (ii) Microsporangia.