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D. The bryophyte which can absorb water upto 18 times its weight-(1) Anthoceros(2) Sphagnum(3) Davsonia(4) Marchantia |
| Answer» <p>Sphagnumthat generally grows in bogs are slightly antiseptic andcan absorb large amount of wateri.e., upto 18 times its weight. On account of these properties they may be used for filling absorbent bandage in place of cotton, in the hospitals. The plants absorb and hold water in them. For these properties they are used in seed beds and green houses to root cuttings. They are also used to maintain high soil acidity required by certain plants.</p> | |