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What two features of the sporophyte are apomorphic for vascular plants, distinguishing them from liverworts, mosses, and hornworts?
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It is the dominant phase in vascular plants, whereas in liverworts, mosses, and hornworts, the dominant phase is the gametophyte. Two features of the sporophyte that are apomorphic (derived characteristics) for vascular plants and distinguish them from Show more…
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