Small leaves known as 'microphylls' are a characteristic feature of which pteridophyte?
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Correct answer: Selaginella
Leaves in pteridophytes can be small (microphylls) as seen in Selaginella, or large (macrophylls) as seen in typical ferns. This classification is based on the size and complexity of the leaf structure.
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