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Difficulty: EasyThallophytes, Bryophytes, and Pteridophytes

Which group of plants possesses true vascular tissues (xylem and phloem) for internal transport but reproduces via spores rather than seeds?

  1. PteridophytesAnswer
  2. B
    Bryophytes
  3. C
    Thallophytes
  4. D
    Fungi

Answer

Pteridophytes are the plant group that has well-developed vascular tissues (xylem and phloem) while relying on spores instead of seeds for reproduction.
Pteridophytes (such as ferns) represent the earliest group of vascular plants. They possess true vascular tissues consisting of xylem and phloem for transport, yet they remain seedless, producing spores for reproduction.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key structural requirement given in the stem.
The plant must possess true conducting tissues, namely xylem and phloem.
This separates non-vascular plants (thallophytes and bryophytes) from vascular plants.
2
Identify the reproductive requirement given in the stem.
The plant reproduces by spore formation and does not produce seeds.
This distinguishes seedless vascular plants (pteridophytes) from seed-bearing vascular plants (spermatophytes).

Key Concept

Classification of seedless vascular plants (Pteridophytes)
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Thallophytes, Bryophytes, and Pteridophytes

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