AIIMS 2014 Botany Seed Dispersal MCQ Question

The elater mechanism for seed dispersal is exhibited by Marchantia, which is a type of liverwort. In this process, the elaters are specialized structures that help in the dispersal of spores by twisting and turning when they dry out, effectively launching the spores away from the parent plant. This adaptation enhances the likelihood of successful germination and colonization in new environments.