In the plant kingdom, 'Ferns and Fern allies' belong to which group?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Pteridophyta.
- Pteridophyte is a vascular plant with a xylem and phloem that disperses spores.
- Pteridophytes produce neither flowers nor seeds, they are referred to as "cryptogams".
- Pteridophyta includes ferns, horsetails and lycophytes (clubmosses, spikemosses, and quillworts).
- Pteridophytes are used as cattle feed and medicine also.