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Classification of Pteridophytes

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How many of the following Pteridophytes are part of the class Pteropsida?

Lycopodium, Selaginella, Pteris, Adiantum, Dryopteris, Psilopsida

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2

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3

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4

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5

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Solution

The correct option is B 3
No longer in use, Pteropsida is a class of vascular plants, combining all the flowering plants and ferns. It is classified into Filicinae, Gymnospermae, and Angiospermae. Pteris, Dryopteris, and Adiantum belong to the class Pteropsida.

Lycopodium and Selaginella belong to the class Lycopsida whereas the class Psilopsida includes members like Psilotum.

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