Which of the following is called the walking fern?
Selaginella
Adiantum
Equisetum
Psilotum
A
Psilotum
B
Selaginella
C
Adiantum
D
Equisetum
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The correct option is BAdiantum
A.Selaginella - spike moss
B.Adiantum - walking fern
C.Equisetum - Horsetails
D.Psilotum - whisk fern
Walking fern is a common name for Adiantum. It belongs to Pteridophyta. It got its name as wherever arching leaves of parent plant body touches the ground, new plantlets grow giving it a walking appearance.
So, the correct option is 'Adiantum'.
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