Which specific characteristic of Sphagnum enables it to hold a significant amount of water, far exceeding its own weight?
Closely packed leaves
Presence of rhizoids
Presence of large, empty hyaline cells
Thickened cell walls
Related Questions
What is the primary function of gemmae in plants?
Asexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction
Seed dispersal
Photosynthesis
The peristome teeth in Funaria are derived from which part of the sporophyte?
Endothecium
Outermost layer of the amphithecium
Innermost layer of the amphithecium
Columella
In Funaria, the dehiscence of the antheridium is facilitated by the hygroscopic action of which specialized cells?
Opercular cells
Elater cells
Peristome teeth
Paraphyses
In Funaria, stomata are present on the
Stem
Leaves
Capsule
Apophysis
What is the name of the structure that produces spores in mosses?
Antheridium
Archegonium
Capsule
Protonema
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the leaves in most Bryopsida?
Multiple layers of cells
Presence of stomata
Single layer of cells
Vascular tissue present
Which of the following is known as ‘bog moss’?
Polytrichum
Funaria
Sphagnum
Porella
Gemmae are produced inside specialized structures called:
Sporangia
Gemma cups
Archegonia
Antheridia
Gemmae are present in
Some Gymnosperms
Some Liverworts
Mosses
Pteridophytes
In Bryopsida, the function of the peristome teeth is to:
Absorb water
Anchor the plant
Aid in spore dispersal
Produce gametes
