The transition from an aquatic environment to a terrestrial environment required the development of ________, which kept plants from drying out when exposed to air.
A) cuticle
B) photosynthesis
C) sexual reproduction
D) flagellated, motile cells
E) cell division

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The cuticle is a waxy layer that covers the aerial parts of plants, preventing water loss and providing protection from desiccation in a terrestrial environment.

The Transition from an Aquatic Environment to a Terrestrial Environment