Q46 / 200 · JIPMER 2008 · Botany
Which one of the following is a saprophytic bryophyte ?
- ARiccia fluitans
- Correct answerBBuxbaumia aphylla
- CFunaria hygrometrica
- DSphagnum
Solution
Bryophytes usually grow in moist and shady places. Some bryophytes grow in diverse habitats such as aquatic (eg, Riccia fluitans), epiphytic (eg, Dendroceros and many mosses) saprophytic (eg, Buxbaumia aphylla) and in dry habitats such as dry heaths (eg, Polytrichum juniperinum) deserts (eg, Tortula desertorum) and dry rocks (eg, Porella platyphylla).
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.