Multiple choice

Which among the following plants appears to resurrect from the dead and thus, is commonly known as resurrection fern?

  1. Corpse lily

  2. Selaginella lepidophylla

  3. Living rock

  4. Venus fly trap

  5. Ball moss
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Also called resurrection fern this autotroph is interesting in that it appears to resurrect from the dead. It lives in very dry climates and when there is a lack of water, it shrivels up into a grey ball and can stay like this for a number of years. When it finally rains, the resurrection fern grows and turns green.

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