How did the evolution of xylem and phloem contribute to thesuccessful colonization of land by vascular plants?

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Chapter28: Seedless Plants
Section28.1: Plant Evolution: Adaptations To Life On Land
Problem 1SB: How did plant adaptations such as a root system, a shoot system, and a vascular system collectively...
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