____________________ that impart greater ____________________ to an individual become more common in a population over generations, compared with less competitive forms.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Adaptive traits, fitness

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a. They structurally support the sporophyte stalk. b. They anchor the gametophyte. c. They take up water. d. They absorb nutrients. e. They act as a root underground.

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