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The largest group of existing ferns are grouped together in subphyla_____of pteridophytes.

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Lycophyta

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Arthrophyta

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Filicophyta

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Psilophyta

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Solution

The correct option is C
Filicophyta

The largest group of existing ferns are grouped together in subphyla filicophyta of pteridophytes. Plants here have an ornamental purpose due to their distinctive fan-shaped leaves and circinate vernation. This group includes ferns similar to the silver fern.

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