Which of the following plants is a Pteridophyte which is usually found in moist, shady places or gardens and on hills where the temperatures are low?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Ferns.
- Ferns plants is a Pteridophyte which is usually found in moist, shady places or gardens and on hills where the temperatures are low.
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Ferns are classified as Pteridophytes, a group of vascular plants that reproduce via spores, not seeds or flowers.
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Vascular system is well-developed, consisting of: Roots, Stems, Leaves (fronds)
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Enables efficient transport of water and nutrients.
- Ferns undergo alternation of generations:
- Sporophyte phase (diploid) – dominant, leafy plant
- Gametophyte phase (haploid) – small, independent, produces gametes
- Considered primitive vascular plants, yet important in:
- Ecological balance (soil conservation, habitat for small organisms)
- Landscaping (due to their ornamental foliage)
- Examples of common ferns: Adiantum (Maidenhair Fern), Pteris, Dryopteris
Other Options:
- Sphagnum is commonly referred to as peat moss and is classified as a Bryophyte.
- Riccia is a genus of liverworts that part of the Bryophyte group.
- Porphyra is a type of red algae and is not a vascular plant.