PLANTS
BRYOPHYTES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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aquatic
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parasitic
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saprophytic
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xerophytic
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Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Buxbaumia aphylla’
Detailed explanation-2: -Buxbaumia does not produce abundant chlorophyll and is saprophytic.
Detailed explanation-3: -Plants that obtain the food from dead and decaying bodies of other organisms are called saprophytic plants e.g. Yeast and mushrooms.
Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of saprophytes include Corallorhiza orchids, mushrooms and molds, and mycorrhizal fungi.
Detailed explanation-5: -What are Saprophytes? Saprophytes are the living organisms that live and feed on dead and decaying organisms. They are considered extremely important in soil biology. They break down the complex organic matter into simpler substances that are taken up by the plants for various metabolic activities.