What structure in horsetails has the same function as the indusium in ferns?
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In ferns, the indusium is a small, protective flap of tissue that covers the sori, which are clusters of sporangia containing spores. The indusium helps protect the developing spores from damage and drying out. In horsetails, the equivalent structure is the Show more…
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