Question

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

Answer 1

Correct option  (b) Marchantia

Explanation:

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