NEETBiologyPlant KingdomMCQ+4 / −1
Selaginella and Salvinia are considered to represent a significant step toward evolution of seed habit because
- Afemale gametophyte is free and gets dispersed like seeds.
- Bfemale gametophyte lacks archegonia.
- Cmegaspores possess endosperm and embryo surrounded by seed coat.
- Dembryo develops in female gametophyte which is retained on parent sporophyte.
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Correct answer: D
Selaginella and Salvinia are advanced pteridophytes.
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