Hyperaccumulators most likely evolved in areas having soils containing
A) excess water.
B) limited water.
C) limited nutrients.
D) high salt concentrations.
E) high heavy metal concentrations.

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Hyperaccumulators have evolved in areas having soils with high levels of heavy metals, such as nickel, zinc, and cadmium, which are toxic to most plants. These plants have developed unique mechanisms to tolerate and accumulate these metals, making them useful for phytoremediation and other applications.

Hyperaccumulators Most Likely Evolved in Areas Having Soils Containing