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During development of embryo in archeogo...

During development of embryo in archeogonium of Bryophyta its posterior part form protective embryo cover which is called

A

Calyptra

B

Paraphysis

C

Apophysis

D

Hypophysis

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In bryophytes the calyptra is an enlarged archegonial venter that protects the capsule containing the embryonic sporophyte. The calyptra is usually lost before the spores are released from the capsule.
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