Plants and algae most recently shared a common ancestor 480 million years ago,and plants colonized land shortly after that.In sexual reproduction,an alga simply releases gametes into the water,and the current carries the sex cells to another individual.What adaptation did plants make in reproduction when they moved to dry land?

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Plants adapted to dry land by producing pollen, which allows them to transfer gametes without the need for water, unlike algae that release gametes into the water. Pollen can be transported by wind or animals, facilitating reproduction on land.

Plants and Algae Most Recently Shared a Common Ancestor 480