Q. In $Selaginella$ the adaxial outgrowth from the base of leaf is called
A) Ligule
B) Velum
C) Rhizophore
D) Glossopodium
Explanation
The leaves of $Selaginella$ are microphillus. Each leaf is traversed by a single unbranched mid rib. A ligule arises from the base of each leaf (ligulate) they are delicate, green with entire or serrate margin and acute apex.
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