Question:

The dominant generation in pteridophytes is

Updated On: Jul 29, 2022
  • sporophytic
  • gametophytic
  • zygotic
  • none of these
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In pteridophytes, dominant free living generation is diploid sporophytic generation. Sporophyte is differentiated into true roots, stem and leaves. Gametophyte develops from spores and is a short lived generation.
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Pteridophytes

Pteridophytes are the first terrestrial vascular plants. Carolus Linnaeus classified them under the group cryptogamae. Pteridophytes occupy a transitional position between bryophytes and spermatophytes.

For Example, Silver fern, Equisetum, Selaginella

The general characteristics of Pteridophytes are:

  1. They are seedless.
  2. They are multicellular.
  3. They reproduce through spores.
  4. They are independent and free-living organisms.
  5. They have a well-differentiated plant body into root, stem and leaves.

Classification of Pteridophytes:

Life Cycle of Pteridophyta: