An Important Synapomorphy of the Euphyllophytes Is Overtopping, a Growth

question 98

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.
• B) evolution of a new leaf type.
• C) development of a new species.
• D) Both a and b
• E) All of the above

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