7 Identify each of the following characteristics or descriptions as Lycopodium s

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7 Identify each of the following characteristics or descriptions as Lycopodium sp. or Selaginella sp., using the following key. (Both may apply to some characteristics listed.) L = Lycopodium s Selaginella They have rhizomes that branch horizontally, producing aerial stems and underground roots. Their leaves have a ligule, or tongue, on the upper surface. They are heterosporus They are homosporus. They have strobili. They have simple, scalelike leaves on branching stems from which roots arise. They are known as ground pine. They are known as spike moss. nionger dars for many things, Based on the name "scouring rush," what quality best

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Lycopodium Sp.:-

They are Homosporous.

They are strobili.

They are known as ground pine.

They have simple,scalelike leaves on branching stems from which roots arise.

Selaginella Sp.:-

They are heterosporus.

Their leaves have a ligule,a tongue,on the upper surface.

They are known as Spike moss.

They are strobili.

They have rhizomes that branch horizontally,producing aerial stems and underground roots.

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