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According to the cladogram, which organisms do not have vascular tissue? A. Ferns O B. Gymnosperms C. Mosses O D. Angiosperms

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Chapter14: Diversity Of Plants

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Problem 8RQ: Which group are vascular plants? a. liverworts b. mosses c. hornworts d. ferns

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According to the cladogram, which organisms do not have vascular tissue?
A. Ferns
O B. Gymnosperms
C. Mosses
O D. Angiosperms

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