Question:

Club moss is the common name of:

Updated On: Jun 7, 2022
  • Selaginella
  • Funaria
  • Potamogeton
  • Lycopodium
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Lycopodium a pteridophyte is commonly called as club moss.
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Concepts Used:

Pteridophytes

Pteridophytes are the first terrestrial vascular plants. Carolus Linnaeus classified them under the group cryptogamae. Pteridophytes occupy a transitional position between bryophytes and spermatophytes.

For Example, Silver fern, Equisetum, Selaginella

The general characteristics of Pteridophytes are:

  1. They are seedless.
  2. They are multicellular.
  3. They reproduce through spores.
  4. They are independent and free-living organisms.
  5. They have a well-differentiated plant body into root, stem and leaves.

Classification of Pteridophytes:

Life Cycle of Pteridophyta: