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answer is PTERIDOPHYTES.

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Concept: Pteridophytes show alternation of generation. They exhibit dominant saprophytic generation with an inconspicuous gametophytic generation.
The Sporophyte is differentiated into stem, root, and leaves.
Whereas, the small and inconspicuous gametophyte is independent and autotropic.
Hence, the correct Option is Pteridophyte.

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