Coal has been mainly formed by

Bryophytes

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Solution

The correct option is A Bryophytes
Bryophytes are group of non vascular land plants including hornworts, liverworts and mosses. Peat is a fuel which is produced from dried bryophytes, typically sphagnum. Enormous deposits of peat is accumulated which is later converted into coal.
Hence coal has been mainly formed by bryophytes.
So,the correct answer is 'Bryophytes'.

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