In heterosporous pteridophytes, the megaspores and microspores germinate and give rise to:
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Correct answer: Female and male gametophytes respectively
Megaspores germinate to form female gametophytes, while microspores develop into male gametophytes. This differentiation of sexes in the gametophyte stage is a key feature of heterospory.
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