The gametophyte is not an independent, free living generation in:
Polytrichum
Adiantum
Marchantia
Pinus
Diplontic life cycle -
Dominant photosynthetic phase is independent diploid sporophyte. Gametophytes are extremely reduced and are dependent on sporophyte.
- wherein
Eg. All gymnosperms and angiosperms,diatoms,some brown algae (Fucus and sargassum )
Pinus belongs to gymnosperms and all gymosperms show diplontic life cycle, where gametophyte are dependent on sporophyte
Option 1)
Polytrichum
This is incorrect option
Option 2)
Adiantum
This is incorrect option
Option 3)
Marchantia
This is correct option
Option 4)
Pinus
This is incorrect option