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In which one of these the elaters are present along with mature spores in the capsule (to help in spore dispersal)?
A. Riccia
B. Marchantia
C. Funaria
D. Sphagnum

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(b) In Marchantia, capsule (the part of sporophyte) contains elaters (2n) and spores (n) in tetrads. Elaters are diploid, spindle shaped hygroscopic elongated structures with 2 spiral bands. They show twisting movement and assist in spore dispersal on maturity.

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