What represents the gametophytic generation in pteridophytes?

Main plant body

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Heart-shaped prothallus

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Structure surrounded by kidney-shaped indusium

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Stomium

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Solution

The correct option is B Heart-shaped prothallus
In pteridophytes, the gametophyte is a heartshaped prothallus from which the sporophyte i.e. the main plant body originates.

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