Plants reproducing by spores such as mosses and ferns are grouped under the general term:

Thallophytes

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Cryptogams

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Bryophytes

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Sporophytes

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The correct option is B Cryptogams
Cryptogams refer to the plants and fungi that do not reproduce by seeds. Besides these, the cryptogams are also known to reproduce by means of spores. All spore producing plants including mosses and ferns do not reproduce by seeds are hence, known as cryptogams.

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