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Male and female gametophytes are independent and free-living in

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Sphagnum
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Mustard
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Castor
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Pinus
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Solution

The correct option is A Sphagnum
In Sphagnum and Andreaea, the mature sporophyte is not differentiated into foot,seta and capsule. The dependent sporophyte requires a foot for absorbing nutrition from gametophyte which is independent and free living. Hence the correct option is A.

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