This diagram summarizes a method to group land plants. A diagram summarizes a method to group land plants. Plants are divided into 1 and 2. 2 is divided into 3 and 4. 4 is divided into 5 and 6.
Which row in the table best represents the evolution of plants that match the diagram?

Labels for Plant Classifications

1
2
3
4
5
6
A
Gymnosperms
Angiosperms
Seed plants
Seedless plants
Monocots
Dicots
B
Dicots
Monocots
Angiosperms
Gymnosperms
Seed plants
Seedless plants
C
Seed plants
Seedless plants
Angiosperms
Gymnosperms
Dicots
Monocots
D
Seedless plants
Seed plants
Gymnosperms
Angiosperms
Monocots
Dicots

The correct answer is D.

Explanation:

The plants are grouped formally into 12 phyla (phylum plural) and are collected in four groupings. These four groupings are based on the history of the evolution of important plant characteristics:

Nonvascular plants evolved earliest. They are distinct from the algae because they preserve the embryo inside of the reproductive structure after fertilization. There is no vascular tissue, xylem, and phloem for these plants to convey nutrients, water, and food. For example, moose, liverwort, and hornworts. These plants do not grow very high without vascular tissue.Vascular seedless plants have evolved into non-vascular tissue but no seeds. The fern, fern, club moss, and horsetails are examples. These plants could grow larger with vascular tissue.Gymnosperms have evolved into seeds but have no blooms. For example, redwood, fir, and cypress trees. Gymnosperms. Gymnos in Greek means "naked"; the gymnosperm seeds are bare, not floral.Flowers or angiosperms have developed into vascular tissue, seeds, and flowers. Angiosperm for example includes magnolia, roses, tulips, and tomatoes.