One reason for the enormous evolutionary success of seed plants is their possession of

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Seed plants have evolved with two important features: seeds with food reserves for the young sporophyte and seeds with a resting stage that can remain viable for many years, germinating when conditions are favorable for growth of the sporophyte. These features have contributed to the success of seed plants in colonizing a wide range of environments and surviving harsh conditions such as drought and fire. Additionally, while having complex leaves that can photosynthesize at a faster rate and an advanced vascular system that pumps water and nutrients are important traits, they are not unique to seed plants and are found in other plant groups as well.

One Reason for the Enormous Evolutionary Success of Seed Plants