Selaginella

Question 1

What do the Leaves have?

Answer 1

Basal ligules & a single unbranched vein

Question 2

Where do Selaginella grow?

Answer 2

Hydrophytic (grow in water) or Xerophytic (survive in dry environment).

Question 3

What are the Leaves like in different species?

Answer 3

1) Microphylls are equal in size in some species. 2) Other species have dimorphism in leaves.

Question 4

What are plants with uniform leaves called?

Answer 4

Isophyllous

Question 5

What are plants with small & big leaves called?

Answer 5

Anisophyllous

Question 6

Where are the Stomata located?

Answer 6

On abaxial (lower) surface

Question 7

What does a Stem cross section show?

Answer 7

Epidermis with stomata + broad cortex + one or more protosteles

Question 8

What does each leaf receive?

Answer 8

A single trace from the stem stele

Question 9

Where are Rhizophores located?

Answer 9

Extend from stem to soil

Question 10

Where do Sporophylls occur?

Answer 10

Arranged in four vertical rows in compact strobili.