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Simplified phylogenetic tree illustrating the stratigraphic ranges of the major lineages of green plants. Adapted from Kenrick and Crane (1997) The origin and early evolution of plants on land. Nature, 389, 33 - 39.

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Phylogenetic relationships among the major lineages of green plants. The values in parenthesis represent the approximate number of species. Adapted from Pryer et al (2002) Deciding among green plants for whole genome studies. Trends Plant Sci., 7, 550 - 554.


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