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BOT 102 GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS Objective Question

Question

What is the collective name that includes fungi, algae, lichen, bryophytes, and pteridophytes?
Options
A Phanerogamae
B Spermatophytes
C Cryptogam
Correct Answer
D Angiosperms
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document states: 'Cryptogam is a collective name that includes the fungi, algae, lichen (blue-green algae/algae/ fungi), bryophytes (liverworts, hornworts and mosses) and pteridophytes (ferns and fern allies).'

Hint

This term refers to plants that reproduce by spores and lack obvious reproductive organs.

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