What advantage did gymnosperms have over more primitive types of plants?

A. Their seeds had a protective outer coating.

B. They were not limited to growing near water and could therefore spread inland.

C. They were hardy, spore-bearing plants.

D. They resembled pineapple plants with fan-shaped leaves similar to ginkgoes today.

Which is it?

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Sammy Hurst

Geography

14 August, 16:28

What advantage did gymnosperms have over more primitive types of plants?

A. Their seeds had a protective outer coating.

B. They were not limited to growing near water and could therefore spread inland.

C. They were hardy, spore-bearing plants.

D. They resembled pineapple plants with fan-shaped leaves similar to ginkgoes today.

Which is it?

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Omari Logan · Answer 1

The answer to this question is probably B. They were not limited to growing under water and could therefore spread in land. Gymnosperms are plants that produce seeds that are not carried in the ovary or fruit. Their seeds do not have an outer covering or shell. The Gymnosperms are believed to be the first plants to have seeds.