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In Lycopodium the leaves are...

In Lycopodium the leaves are

A

Eligulate

B

Ligulate

C

Megaphyllous

D

Both B and C.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Lycopodium**: - Lycopodium is a genus of plants belonging to the group known as pteridophytes. These are vascular plants that reproduce via spores rather than seeds. 2. **Identifying Leaf Characteristics**: - The leaves of Lycopodium are described as needle-shaped. This is an important characteristic that helps in identifying the plant. 3. **Leaf Arrangement**: - The leaves of Lycopodium are arranged in such a way that they cover the entire stem. This type of leaf arrangement is known as "Aligulate". 4. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Option A (Aligulate)**: This is correct because the needle-shaped leaves do cover the entire stem. - **Option B (Ligulate)**: This is incorrect as Ligulate leaves do not cover the stem entirely. - **Option C (Megaphyllous)**: This is also incorrect because Megaphyllous refers to large leaves, which does not apply to Lycopodium. - **Option D (Both B and C)**: This option is incorrect since both B and C are wrong. 5. **Conclusion**: - The correct answer is **Option A (Aligulate)**, as the leaves of Lycopodium are needle-shaped and cover the entire stem.
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