An Important Synapomorphy of the Euphyllophytes Is Overtopping, a Growth

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Multiple Choice

An important synapomorphy of the euphyllophytes is overtopping, a growth pattern in which one branch differentiates from and grows beyond the others.Overtopping growth allowed for

• A) more access to sunlight for photosynthesis and evolution of a larger leaf type.
• B) more lateral expansion to obtain nutrients and evolution of a larger leaf type.
• C) more access to wind for CO₂ uptake and more access to sunlight for photosynthesis.
• D) more lateral expansion to obtain nutrients and more access to wind for CO₂ uptake.
• E) more access to wind for CO₂ uptake and evolution of a larger leaf type.

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