Which of the following factors likely contributed most to the earliest radiation of land plants?
A) weak stems to prop up the plant
B) waxy covering to slow water loss
C) insect feeding on the plants
D) new sources of food for the plants

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The waxy covering, known as the cuticle, is a critical adaptation that helped early land plants minimize water loss, enabling them to survive and radiate in terrestrial environments.

Which of the Following Factors Likely Contributed Most to the Earliest