[" Which bryophytes is used as fuel and "],[" packing material? "],[" 1) Funaria "],[" 2) Gelidium "],[" 3Gracilaria "],[" 4Sphagnum "]

Sphagnum is used as a packing material for transporting living plants bacause of its

Why is sphagnum used as a packing material for live plants to distant places because

Assertion: Bryophytes are best packing material for trans shipment of living materials. Reason: Bryophytes like Sphagnum have high shock absorption ability and hygroscopic nature.

Assertion: Bryophytes are best packing material for trans shipment of living materials. Reason: Bryophytes like Sphagnum have high shock absorption ability and hygroscopic nature.

Which one of the following statements is wrong? 1. Agar-agar is obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria 2. Chlorella and Spirullina are used as space food 3. Mannitol is stored food in Rhodophyceae 4. Algin and carrageenan are products of algae.

(a) Why is sphagnum used as packing material for trans-shipment of living material ? (b) Why are root-like structures of bryophytes called rhizoids ?