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"The life cycle and reproduction of the pteridophytes or ferns and their allies is characterized by a complete absence of conspicuous flowers and fruit, the production of minute fine spores, often in copious quantities, and by alternating generations of separate spore producing plants (sporophytes) and gamete producing plants (gametophytes)."

Source: Australian National Botanic Gardens http://www.anbg.gov.au/projects/fern/life_cycle.html

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