First terrestrial plants to develop a vascular tissue are

bryophytes

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pteridophytes

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gymnosperms

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angiosperms

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Solution

The correct option is B pteridophytes
Vasculature began with the pteridophytes where the xylem and phloem are defined by simple parenchymatous cells.

Bryophytes are non-vascular.

Gymnosperms and angiosperms show vasculature. The most advanced development is seen in the angiosperms.

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