[Campbell Biology P.667] Based on the information provided, what is the approximate time fra... | Practice Question
Based on the information provided, what is the approximate time frame when plants originated from green algae and when early land plants developed traits facilitating life on land?
A: Plants originated from green algae 3.2 billion years ago, and land traits developed 500 million years ago.
B: Plants originated from green algae about 470 million years ago, and land traits developed by 425 million years ago.
C: Plants originated from green algae 500 million years ago, and land traits developed 385 million years ago.
D: Plants originated from green algae 425 million years ago, and land traits developed 470 million years ago.
Explanation
The diagram states that 'Plants originated from green algae about 470 million years ago' and 'By 425 million years ago, some early plants had traits facilitating life on land.'