Which of the Following Groups of Organisms Demonstrated a Sudden

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups of organisms demonstrated a sudden appearance in the fossil record and continues to exhibit remarkable diversity today?

• A) ferns and mosses
• B) fungi
• C) algae
• D) flowering plants
• E) pines

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