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Which one of the following event can be considered highly evolved according to the theory of progressive sterilization of sporogenous tissue and sporophyte?

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More non-reproductive structures in the sporophyte = more evolved. Funaria has the most elaborate sporophyte among the options.
Updated On: May 26, 2026
  • Conversion of entire sporogenous tissue into the spores as in Riccia
  • Conversion of part of sporogenous tissue into the sterile nurse cells as in Sphaerocarpos
  • Sterilization of part of Sporophyte by the formation of foot, seta, columella, operculum and peristome as in Funaria
  • Sterilization of Sporophytes by the formation of foot and elaters as in Marchantia
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The Correct Option is C

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