Several important adaptations evolved in the common ancestor of land plants to allow the successful colonization of land.Which change is not one of those?
A) Evolution of a water-impermeable cuticle
B) Evolution of a carbohydrate energy-storage molecule
C) Evolution of gametangia
D) Evolution of a mechanism for structural support
E) A mutualistic association with a fungus that promotes nutrient uptake
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