Question
Biology Question on Kingdom Plant
Calyptra is derived from
A
Archegonia
B
Capsule
C
Antheridia
D
Columella
Answer
Archegonia
Explanation
Solution
In bryophytes the archegonia are flask shaped with clearly defined venter ? neck. After fertilisation the wall of venter which encloses venter canal cell & a large naked egg, forms calyptra. Calyptra provides a protective covering to the developing sporophyte.