In the evolution of vascular plants, there is a trend toward the: A above-ground parts becoming structurally similar to the below-ground parts. progressive reduction of the sporophyte. sporophyte becoming nutritionally dependent on the gametophyte. Dincreased protection of the gametophyte by the sporophyte. production of seeds in all lineages

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