Which one of the following is not characteristic of Pteridophytes?

Dominant gametophytic plant body.

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Dominant sporophytic plant body.

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Pinna release spores.

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Prothallus give rise to gametophytic body.

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Solution

The correct option is B Dominant gametophytic plant body.
The sporophytic phase in fern is dominant. It is the main plant body in fern. It is divided into root, rhizome and leaves.
Hence the correct option is A.

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