Fossil Evidence Places the Origin of Angiosperms in the Early

question 58

Multiple Choice

Fossil evidence places the origin of angiosperms in the early Cretaceous period,at least 130 million years ago.By 100 million years ago,all of today's major lineages of angiosperms had evolved.Angiosperms make up 95% of all modern plant species.Which of the following may help explain the rapid success of angiosperms?

• A)use of the wind to disperse pollen and seeds
• B)use of flowers and fruits to protect and disperse both pollen and seeds
• C)use of the wind to disperse spores
• D)use of water to disperse pollen and seeds
• E)All answers are correct.

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