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Which of the following statements about pteridophytes is incorrect?

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Pteridophytes have leaves that can be microphylls or macrophylls. The sporophyte bears sporangia subtended by sporophylls. Pteridophytes require water for fertilization due to flagellated antherozoids. Heterospory in pteridophytes leads to naked seed formation. Correct

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Heterospory in pteridophytes is a precursor to the seed habit, but seeds are not formed; this occurs in gymnosperms and angiosperms.

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