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A fern differs from a moss in having

A
Swimming archegonia
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Swimming antherozoids
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C
Independent gametophytes
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D
Independent sporophytes
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Solution

The correct option is D Independent sporophytes
Ferns are pteridophytes where as mosses are bryophytes. Ferns are sporophyte dominant and mosses are gametophyte dominant. Mosses have rhizoids, simple root like structures, ferns have rhizomes or underground stems. Hence, option D is correct.

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