Leafy stage in bryophytes

Biology Plant Kingdom Bryophytes Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 27, 2026

Develops from secondary protonema.

Consist of upright, slender axis and bears consist of alternately arranged leaves.

Attached to the soil through unicellular and branched rhizoids.

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(d) In bryophytes (especially mosses), the leafy gametophyte:

• develops from secondary protonema,

• has an upright slender axis with alternately arranged leaves, and

• is attached to the soil by unicellular, branched rhizoids.

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