Plants and algae most recently shared a common ancestor 480 million years ago,and plants colonized land shortly after that.Light,water,minerals,and dissolved gases surround the whole body of a submerged green alga,and the buoyancy of water provides physical support.What part did plants evolve to absorb gases without drying out on dry land?

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Stomata are small openings on the surfaces of plant leaves and stems that allow for gas exchange while minimizing water loss, which is crucial for survival on land.

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