All of the following statements about ferns are correct except
A)ferns flourish in many habitats,but the majority are located in the tropics.
B)the sporophyte is a conspicuous generation.
C)the gametophyte is a conspicuous generation.
D)ferns have underground stems called rhizomes.
E)sori are located on the back or ventral surface of fronds.

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The gametophyte generation in ferns is small and inconspicuous. It is usually found hidden under the soil or inside the sporophyte. The sporophyte generation is the one that is most visible to the naked eye. Therefore, statement C is incorrect.

All of the Following Statements About Ferns Are Correct Except