Question

Pteridophyta falls under which category?

• A. Cryptogams
• B. Phanerogams
• C. Angiosperms
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Cryptogams

• A cryptogam is a plant or a plant-like organism that reproduces by spores, without flowers or seeds. "Cryptogamae" means "hidden reproduction", referring to the fact that no seed is produced, thus cryptogams represent the non-seed bearing plants.
• Pteridophytes are vascular plants that reproduce using spores. They do not produce flowers and seeds and hence, are also called cryptogams. These include ferns and horsetails.

So, the correct option is 'Cryptogams'.