Vessel elements must be thinner and shorter than tracheids because they lack the structural integrity to support large angiosperm trees.

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Vessel elements are actually wider and shorter than tracheids, which allows for more efficient transport of water and minerals in angiosperms. They do not lack structural integrity and are an important part of the plant's support system.

Vessel Elements Must Be Thinner and Shorter Than Tracheids Because