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A mature ligule, having a prominent basa...

A mature ligule, having a prominent basal portion, is called
Or
The basal portion of ligule of Seloginella is hemispherical and is called

A

Trichocyst

B

Heterocyst

C

Rhizophore

D

Glossopodium

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At the base of ligule there is present a sheath of elongated cells called glosopodium (secretpory). This ligule is secretory as well as protective. It secrets water/mucilage to keep growing point of stem and young leaves moist. It also protesits young leaves.
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