An Important Synapomorphy of the Euphyllophytes Is Overtopping, a Growth

Multiple Choice

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

A) more access to sunlight for photosynthesis and evolution of a larger leaf type.
B) more lateral expansion to obtain nutrients and evolution of a larger leaf type.
C) more access to wind for CO₂ uptake and more access to sunlight for photosynthesis.
D) more lateral expansion to obtain nutrients and more access to wind for CO₂ uptake.
E) more access to wind for CO₂ uptake and evolution of a larger leaf type.