Which class includes the most familiar 'ferns' like Dryopteris and Pteris?
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Correct answer: Pteropsida
The class Pteropsida contains the true ferns such as Dryopteris, Pteris, and Adiantum. They are typically characterized by large, often highly divided leaves called fronds.
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