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BotanyPlant KingdomPteridophytesMedium2 minPYQ_2002
BotanyMediumsingle choice
Elater mechanism for seed dispersal is exhibited by
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Solution:
Marchantia is a liverwort. Its sporophyte contains elongated cells with spiral thickenings on its wall called elaters. These elaters are hygroscopic in nature. The resulting twisting movement helps in dispersal of spores.
Stream:AIIMSSubject:BotanyTopic:Plant KingdomSubtopic:Pteridophytes
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2002
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