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Biology Biological Classification Kingdom - Plantae - Bryophyta Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

The bryophyte which have great water holding capacity :-

A
Anthoceros
B
Sphagnum
C
Funaria
D
Marchantia

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B

Sphagnum (peat moss) has an exceptionally high water holding capacity due to its specialized hyaline cells. It can absorb and retain many times its dry weight in water.

Hence it is important in bog formation and horticulture.

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