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A researcher investigates a recently discovered species of plant. The plant has vascular tissues and exhibits a sporophyte and a gametophyte

generation, but lacks seeds. How should the researcher classify the plant?​

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Answer;

pteridophyte

Step-by-step explanation;

  • Pteridophyte are vascular plants in the phylum plants that reproduce by releasing spores rather than seeds.

Other characteristics of pteridophyte includes;

  • They show alternation of generations, that is the sporophyte generation and gametophyte generation are observed.
  • Sporophytes has true roots, stem and leaves
  • Sporangia are produced in groups on sporophylls

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