NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyPlant KingdomPractice
Selaginella is a pteridophyte which
Options
- Aproduces micro and macro spores, has strobili and belong to the class Lycopsida
- Bproduces micro and macro spores, doesn't have strobili and belong to the class Pteropsida
- Cproduces only one type of spore, doesn't have strobili and belong to the class Lycopsida
- Dproduces only one type of spore, doesn't have strobili and belong to the class Pteropsida
Correct answer
A. produces micro and macro spores, has strobili and belong to the class Lycopsida
Step-by-step solution
Selaginella belongs to the class Lycopsida and is heterosporous since it produces one large spore and one small spore. These spores are borne on specialized leaves called microsporophylls which form distinct cones called strobili.