Ferns
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Spores of ferns are very small (about 50 microns in diameter), and usually grow in clusters called sori (singular: sorus) on the undersides of fertile fronds. Different ferns have different sorus patterns, which can be used to identify ferns. |
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Ferns and their sori |
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