In which of the following elaters are found ?

Options

A. Riccia
B. Marchantia
C. Funaria
D. Sphagnum

Answer

B

Explanation

(b) In Marchantia, capsule (the part of sporophyte) contains elaters (2n) and spores (n) in tetrads. Elaters are diploid, spindle shaped hygroscopic elongated structures with 2 spiral bands. They show twisting movement and assist in spore dispersal on maturity.