Is fern prothallus monoecious or diecious? Justify
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In case of plants, monoecious plants are the plants that possess both "male and female reproductive organs" in one single plant. In fern, the prothallus bears both the "male and female reproductive organs", namely - antheridia (male) and archegonia (female) in it. This is why the prothallus of fern is monoecious.
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case of plants, monoecious plants are the plants that possess both "male and female reproductive organs" in one single plant. In fern, the prothallus bears both the "male and female reproductive organs", namely - antheridia (male) and archegonia (female) in it. This is why the prothallus ..The gametophyte in Pteridophytes is known as prothallus. It is a small, inconspicuous and multicellular structure which is formed from the germination of haploid spores. It is independent and autotrophic. The prothallus is generally monoecious as it bears both male and female sex organs i.e. antheridia and archegonia respectively or it may be dioecious if male and female sex organs are present on different plants.
So, the correct answer is 'A gametophyte free living structure formed, in pteridophytes'.