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What is one evolutionary advantage pteridophytes have over bryophytes?
Pteridophytes have seeds that can resist drying out.
Pteridophytes have vascular tissue that aids in transport of water and nutrients within a plant.
Pteridophytes have flowers that attract organisms like insects, which aid in fertilization.
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"Pteridophytes have vascular tissue that aids in transport of water and nutrients within a plant."
Explanation: vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) lets pteridophytes grow taller, develop true roots/stems/leaves, and move water/nutrients efficiently so they can colonize drier and more varied habitats. The other two statements are incorrect: pteridophytes do not produce seeds (and thus do not have seed desiccation resistance) and they do not have flowers.
Explanation: vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) lets pteridophytes grow taller, develop true roots/stems/leaves, and move water/nutrients efficiently so they can colonize drier and more varied habitats. The other two statements are incorrect: pteridophytes do not produce seeds (and thus do not have seed desiccation resistance) and they do not have flowers.
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