Question

question 10 of 10
a paleontologist finds a plant fossil that shows evidence of a cuticle. what can the paleontologist conclude?
a. it was an ocean plant.
b. it was a land plant.
c. it was a sporophyte.
d. it was a gametophyte.

Explanation:

A cuticle is a waxy - layer that helps land plants prevent water loss. Ocean plants do not need this adaptation as they are surrounded by water. Sporophytes and gametophytes are parts of the plant life - cycle and the presence of a cuticle is more indicative of a land - dwelling adaptation.

Answer:

B. It was a land plant.