Q27 / 180 · AIIMS 2016 · Botany

Which of the following are homosporous pteridophytes? I. Selaginella II. Lycopodium III. Salvinia IV. Equisetum

  • A
    I and IV only
  • B
    II and III only
  • Correct answer
    C
    II and IV only
  • D
    III and IV only

Solution

Genera like Selaginella and Salvinia which produce two kinds of spores, macro (large) and micro (small) spores, are known as heterosporous pteridophytes Lycopodium and Equisetum are homosporous pteridophytes. i.e. they produce only one type of spores.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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