___________ are common ancestors of pteridophytes like ferns and gymnosperms.

Sequoia

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Trimerophytes

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Marsilea

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Pinus

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Solution

The correct option is B Trimerophytes
The fossil remains of Trimerophytes gave characteristics similar to the gymnosperms and pteridophytes. So they are considered to be the ancestors of gymnosperms and pteridophytes specially the ferns.

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