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Male and female gametophytes are independent and free-living in
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In bryophytes (like Sphagnum), the gametophyte is the dominant, independent, and free-living phase. In the other options (Mustard, Castor, and Pinus), the gametophytes are highly reduced and dependent on the sporophyte.
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