Section 1
Evolution of Seed Plants
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The Evolution of Seed Plants and Adaptations for Land
The evolution of seeds allowed plants to reproduce independently of water; pollen allows them to disperse their gametes great distances.
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Evolution of Gymnosperms
Seed ferns gave rise to the gymnosperms during the Devonian Period, allowing them to adapt to dry conditions.
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Evolution of Angiosperms
Angiosperms, which evolved in the Cretaceous period, are a diverse group of plants which protect their seeds within an ovary called a fruit.