Prothallus (gametophyte) gives rise to fern plant (sporophyte) without fertilization. It is

Apospory

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Apogamy

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Parthenocarpy

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Parthenogenesis

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The correct option is B
Apogamy

Prothallus (gametophyte) gives rise to fern plant (sporophyte) without fertilization. This phenomenon is called apogamy. Development of sporophyte from gametophyte without forming gamete is apogamy. Such sporophyte is haploid in nature.

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