The structure of the fern sporangium shown promotes spore dispersal by a ‘catapult’ mechanism. What is the driving force involved?     A. Increased pressure within the sporangium   B. Opening of the sporangium mouth   C. Elastic rebound   D. Water evaporation from the annulus

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The structure of the fern sporangium shown promotes spore dispersal by a ‘catapult’ mechanism. What is the driving force involved?


 

  A.

Increased pressure within the sporangium

  B.

Opening of the sporangium mouth

  C.

Elastic rebound

  D.

Water evaporation from the annulus

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