The evolution from homosporous to heterosporous condition is best seen in:
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Correct answer: Pteridophytes
Some pteridophytes—such as Selaginella—are heterosporous, producing microspores and megaspores. This distinction between spore types is considered a crucial evolutionary step toward the seed habit seen in gymnosperms and angiosperms.
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