The earliest vascular plants on land had underground stems (rhizomes), but no roots. Which of the following explains how the plants obtained water and mineral nutrients?

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The earliest vascular plants formed symbiotic relationships with fungi known as mycorrhizae, which helped in the absorption of water and mineral nutrients from the soil, compensating for the lack of roots.

The Earliest Vascular Plants on Land Had Underground Stems (Rhizomes)