Sometimes prothallus of a fern gives rise to a fern plant without fertilization; it is an example of:

Parthenocarpy

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Apospory

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Apogamy

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Parthenogenesis

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Solution

The correct option is C Apogamy
The prothallus (gametophyte) after fertilization gives rise to sporophyte but sometimes prothallus forms sporophyte without fertilization. This condition is called apogamy.

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