Ferns, horsetails and lycophytes belong to which of the following groups?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Pteridophyta.
Ferns, horsetails, and lycophytes belong to the group known as pteridophytes. Pteridophytes are a diverse group of non-flowering vascular plants that reproduce via spores rather than seeds. They include several ancient plant lineages, with ferns being the most familiar. Horsetails and lycophytes are also part of this group, each with unique characteristics. Pteridophytes are characterized by their vascular tissue and their lifecycle, which alternates between a dominant sporophyte stage and a dependent gametophyte stage.