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Spore dissemination in some liverworts is aided by:

  1. A
    elaters
  2. B
    indusium
  3. C
    calyptra
  4. D
    peristome teeth

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In many liverworts (like ), the capsule contains sterile, hygroscopic cells called elaters. These elaters change shape with moisture changes, helping in the effective dispersal of spores.

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Spore dissemination in some liverworts is aided by:
A
elaters
B
indusium
C
calyptra
D
peristome teeth

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