What is the gametophyte of fern called?

Prothallus

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Protocorn

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Gametangia

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Thallus

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Solution

The correct option is D Prothallus
Prothallus is the heart shaped fern gametophyte in pteridophytes such as ferns that produce both male and female gametes. Female gametes are produced in the archegonia located at the top of the prothallus. Male gametes are formed in the antheridia located among rhizoids. Thus the correct answer is option A.

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