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From evolutionary point of view, retention of the female gametophyte with developing young embryo on the parent sporophyte for some time, is first observed in :

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Gymnosperms
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Liverworts
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Mosses
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Pteridophytes
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Solution

The correct option is D Pteridophytes
The development of the zygotes to embryos inside the female gametophytes is first observed in pteridophytes. This event is a precursor to the seed habit which is considered an important step in evolution.

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