GK QUESTION#3866
Consider the following statements about Funaria:
1. Funaria is a bryophyte with small, flattened leaves and root-like rhizoids.
2. Its sporophyte has a capsule with peristome teeth that help in spore dispersal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer
C. Both 1 and 2
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Explanation
Both statements are correct. Funaria is a moss with leaf-like structures and rhizoids. Its sporophyte capsule has peristome teeth whose hygroscopic movements help regulate spore release.