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The Evolutionary Process from Charophytes to Flowering Plants

1. For each of the evolutionary "steps" listed below between the four major groups of plants, identify the novel adaptation that sets the later-appearing group (listed second) from the first AND describe why this adaptation is beneficial. (5 points possible each part, 20 points possible total)

a. Charophytes à Non-Vascular Plants (Bryophytes)

b. Non-vascular Plants à Seedless Vascular Plants (Pteridophytes)

c. Seedless Vascular Plants à Non-flowering Seedless Plants (Gymnosperms)

d. Non-flowering Seedless Plants à Flowering Plants (Angiosperms)

*Each part (a-d) must include an in-text citation and a matching entry in your literature cited section for any reference material used in generating your written answer.