What trait most likely evolved in ferns that was not
present in the earlier groups?
The first groups of land plants to evolve were liverworts,
mosses, and hornworts. These plants were small and
grew close to the ground because they relied on water
being able to move on its own through the plant bodies.
The next groups of land plants to evolve were ferns,
which could grow bigger and taller because they could
transport water and food.
O cuticles
O seed shells
O vascular tissues
Ophotosynthesis