The correct answer is Pteridophyta Explanation & Key Takeaways: • Pteridophytes are vascular plants. • These are present in cool and shady places. • It has roots, stems, and leaves. • The sporophyte is a dominant stage. • The zygotes form embryos within the female gametophytes. • It is divided into horsetails and ferns. • The ferns are classified in Pteridophyta. • Ferna has curled stems. • They do not flower. • They do not form the seeds. • They have rhizomes. • Azolla, tree fern, and bird nest fern are examples. Related Concepts: Bryophyta: • It is an amphibian of the plant kingdom. • The gametophyte is a dominant stage. • It is thallus-like and does not have a proper root, stem, or leaf. • It includes mosses and liverworts. • Sphagnum is an example of a bryophyte. Gymnosperms: • It produces naked seeds. • It is a tall tree and has true roots, stems, and leaves. • Male and female gametophytes do not have free-living existence. • It includes Coniferophyta, cyanophyte,ginkgophyta, and Gnetophyta. • Pinus and cycas are examples of gymnosperm. Angiosperms: • It bears flowers. • It has an actual root stem and leaves. • It is characterized by double fertilization. • It includes dicots and monocots. • Mango and papaya are examples. Fern