Question : Which is the only living representative of Sphenopsida that has an underground, creeping and perennial rhizome that gives off aerial as well as underground branches?
Option 1: Adiantum
Option 2: Dryopteris
Option 3: Selaginella
Option 4: Equisetum
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Correct Answer: Equisetum
Solution : The correct option is Equisetum .
The "horsetail" or "scouring rush" is the sole surviving member of the Sphenopsida with a perennial, subterranean, creeping rhizome that produces aerial and underground branches. Equisetum is the name given to this plant by botanists.
Equisetum plants are frequently found close to water sources, including ponds, rivers, and marshes, and are distinguished by their jointed, hollow stems. They have a distinctive look and are frequently called "horsetails" because of how they resemble a horse's tail.
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