Which Characteristic of Nonvascular Plants Has Restricted Their Expansion on Land

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of nonvascular plants has restricted their expansion on land to moist areas?

• A) Cuticle
• B) Matted growth form
• C) Lack of true roots
• D) Small size
• E) Layers of maternal tissue that protect the embryo

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