In which of the following taxa does the mature sporophyte depend completely on the gametophyte for nutrition?

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Bryophytes, which include mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, have a dominant gametophyte stage and a dependent sporophyte stage. The mature sporophyte of bryophytes remains attached to the gametophyte and relies on it for nutrients. In contrast, ferns and horsetails have a dominant sporophyte stage and no dependence on the gametophyte for nutrition.

In Which of the Following Taxa Does the Mature Sporophyte