A trend seen throughout the evolution of the land plants is for the sporophyte generation to become _______ and more independent of the gametophyte, and the gametophyte generation to become _______ and more dependent on the sporophyte.

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This trend is known as sporophyte dominance, and it is characterized by the sporophyte generation becoming larger and more independent, while the gametophyte generation becomes smaller and more dependent. This is seen in all modern land plants and is a defining feature of this group.

A Trend Seen Throughout the Evolution of the Land Plants