An important synapomorphy of the euphyllophytes is overtopping, a growth pattern in which one branch differentiates from and grows beyond the others. Overtopping growth allowed for

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Overtopping growth allowed for more access to sunlight for photosynthesis, which is an advantage for plant growth. Additionally, the differentiation and growth of a new type of leaf may have been facilitated by overtopping growth, leading to evolutionary changes. Therefore, both option (a) and (b) are correct. However, there is no evidence to suggest that overtopping growth led to the development of a new species, so option (c) is incorrect.

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