Fernsoften maintain high diversity even on very isolated islands. This is because:a.ferns are often planted deliberately by human colonists.b.ferns are often introduced accidentally by human colonists.c.ferns are easily dispersed by light wind-blown spores.d.ferns are easily dispersed because birds carry their seeds.e.new fern species most often evolve on isolated islands.

Fernsoften maintain high diversity even on very isolated islands. This is because:a.ferns are often planted deliberately by human colonists.b.ferns are often introduced accidentally by human colonists.c.ferns are easily dispersed by light wind-blown spores.d.ferns are easily dispersed because birds carry their seeds.e.new fern species most often evolve on isolated islands.

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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ISBN:9781305967359

Author:STARR

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Chapter21: Plant Evolution

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