Which of these statements best explains why angiosperms are the most diverse and successful plant group today?

A.) Reproduction is aided by flowers, protected seeds, and insect pollinators

B.) Water transport and photosynthesis are aided by vascular tissue

C.) Plant growth and increasing size are aided by a new way to distribute nutrients

D.) Reproduction is aided by exposed seeds and wind pollination

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Biology

Frank Key

11 May, 12:00

Which of these statements best explains why angiosperms are the most diverse and successful plant group today?

A.) Reproduction is aided by flowers, protected seeds, and insect pollinators

B.) Water transport and photosynthesis are aided by vascular tissue

C.) Plant growth and increasing size are aided by a new way to distribute nutrients

D.) Reproduction is aided by exposed seeds and wind pollination

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Kyle Calhoun · Answer 1

Angiosperms are flowering plants. It is the most diverse group of plants with more than 250,000 species. They are called angipsperms because their seeds are enclosed in a carpel (in a vessel). Angiosperms are the most diverse and successful plant group today because the reproduction is aided by flowers, protected seeds and insect pollinators (A). The flower lures insects, birds, bats to itself, and in the process has dramatically increased the diversity of flowering plants. Closed carpel allow seed protection.