All of the following belongs to mosses Except:

Correct answer: D. Club mosses

  • A. Funaria
  • B. Polytrichum
  • C. Sphagnum
  • D. Club mosses

Explanation

Club mosses, also known as Lycopodiopsida or Lycophytes, are a distinct group of plants that are not classified as mosses. They belong to the Lycopodiaceae family. Therefore, the correct option is 'Club mosses' as it is not a member of the mosses group. Funaria, Polytrichum, and Sphagnum are all genera of true mosses, while Club mosses belong to a different group.

This question appeared on the ETEA MDCAT 2009 paper, which you can sit online with every answer explained.

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