In the prothallus of $Dryopteris$ (fern),the sex organs are located as follows:

  • A
    Antheridia and archegonia on the lower surface
  • B
    Antheridia and archegonia on the upper surface
  • C
    Antheridia on the upper surface and archegonia on the lower surface
  • D
    Antheridia on the lower surface and archegonia on the upper surface

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