The first terrestrial plants, to possess vascular tissues, among the following are

Sphagnum & Selaginella

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Marchantia & Funaria

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Selaginella & Salvinia

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Funaria & Equisetum

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Solution

The correct option is D Selaginella & Salvinia
Vascular tissue is a complex conducting tissue, formed of more than one cell type, found in vascular plants. The primary components of vascular tissue are the xylem and phloem. These two tissues transport water, fluid and nutrients internally.
Pteridophytes are the first terrestrial plants to possess vascular tissues- xylem and phloem.
The genera Selaginella & Salvinia are pteridophytes.
So, the correct answer is C.

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