In which one of the following, male and female gametophytes do not have free living independent existence?

Pteris

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Funaria

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Polytrichum

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Cedrus

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Solution

The correct option is D Cedrus
Unlike bryophytes and pteridophytes, in gymnosperms the male and the female gametophytes do not have an independent free-living existence. They remain within the sporangia, retained on the sporophytes. For example, Cedrus
So, the correct answer is 'Cedrus'

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