I think its because so the plants can absorb more nutrients from the soil while being sturdy and wide so when the plant gets snowed on it doesn't break<span />
The fossil record essentially keeps track of the abundance and appearance of various fossils during different time periods. As time goes on, the fossils change. Using the fossil record, we can compare and contrast the fossils to develop theories about changing life forms and their connection to time.
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That they both had nearly the same hypothesis
Plasma caries minerals, vitamins, sugars, and other nutrients.