NEETBotanyPlant Kingdom
Which of the following pteridophytes produces spores of similar kinds?
Options
- ASelaginella
- BEquisetum
- CSalvinia
- DBoth 1 and 3
Correct answer
B. Equisetum
Step-by-step solution
In majority of the pteridophytes, all the spores are of similar kinds; such plants are called homosporous. Equisetum is an example of a homosporous pteridophyte. Genera like Selaginella and Salvinia produce two kinds of spores, macro (large) and micro (small) spores, and are known as heterosporous. Therefore, options 1, 3, and 4 represent heterosporous plants and are incorrect. Answer: Equisetum