Question

A botanist discovers a new species of plant in a tropical rain forest. Investigation of its anatomy and life cycle shows the following characteristics: flagellated sperm, xylem with tracheids, separate gametophyte, and sporophyte generations with the sporophyte dominant, and no seeds. This plant is probably most closely related to ________.

Answer 1

Ferns

Step-by-step explanation:

Ferns -

• These the species of plant , that are found in the shady and rainy areas .

• These classification of plant have a separate gametophyte, and sporophyte generations , where , the sporophyte is dominant .
• No seed plants .

Hence , the correct answer according to the information given in the question is , Ferns .