Why Aren't Ferns Commonly Found in Deserts

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why aren't ferns commonly found in deserts?

• A)Fern fronds are sensitive to UV light.
• B)Fern spores are unable to resist prolonged dry conditions.
• C)Ferns are nonvascular and cannot absorb water from deep within the soil.
• D)Fern pollen is spread by insects that do not occur in deserts.

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