Moss peristome takes part inA. spore dispersalB. photosynthesisC. prot

1.	Moss peristome takes part inA. spore dispersalB. photosynthesisC. protectionD. absorption
Answer» Correct Answer - A (a) Peristome functions in the dispersal of the spores. Peristome constitutes rings of teeth like projections at he rim of thhe capsule of the mosses. In Funaria, peristome are 32 in number, arragned in two rings of 16 each (a) outer exostome and (b) inner endostome.

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