Pteridophytes have a narrow range mainly because their:
Aroots need a fungal partner
Bspores are too heavy for the wind
Cgametophytes need damp shade and water
Dsporophytes lack vascular tissue
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. gametophytes need damp shade and water
The gametophyte needs cool, damp, shady places and water for fertilisation, which limits where pteridophytes can spread.
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