Answer:
For water conservation and survival during drought.
Explanation: Selaginella are a specie of plants known as creeping plants die to their ability to ascend or creep,climbers, they are also known to have simple Microphils (scalelike-leaves). The Selaginella are known to have over 700 species in various regions of the world especially in countries like China, South Africa, Australia etc
For water conservation and survival during drought they appear dehydrated and rehydrated.