Which fossil plant group showed the first evidence of true vascular tissues?
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Correct answer: Early pteridophytes
Early pteridophytes were the first plant group to develop true vascular tissues (xylem and phloem). This allowed efficient transport of water and nutrients throughout the plant body, enabling colonization of larger terrestrial habitats.
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