JIPMER2019ZoologyEvolution
Which one is the oldest in following?
Options
- AGymnosperms
- BAngiosperms
- CBryophytes
- DNone of these
Correct answer
C. Bryophytes
Step-by-step solution
Bryophytes are the oldest (most primitive) plant type in terms of evolution. These are the simplest and first among land inhabiting plants occupying an intermediate, position between algae and pteridophyta. They are non- vascular, terristrial, autotrophic, non-flowering and seedless plants.