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Question:

Elater mechanism for seed dispersal is exhibited by Riccia, Marchantia, Dryoptenis, Funaria?

Dryoptenis

Funaria

Marchantia

Riccia

Solution:

Elaters are the long spindle shaped hygroscopic structures with spiral thickening inside them. They are present inside the capsule of Marchantia and serve in spore dispersal. Dryopteris is a fern while Riccia and Funaria lack elaters. So, the correct answer is option B.