Adaptations plants had to make to be able to survive on land

Many years ago, plants made the drastic move from water onto land. Although at first they had a very difficult time surviving on land, they gradually became acclimated to their new terrestrial habitat. This was only after they had formed adaptations to overcome a slew of problems that plagued them on land. For example, they had needed an aquatic environment for both reproduction and to support the plant body, and they had to adapt to …

…after they had formed adaptations to overcome a slew of problems that plagued them on land. They had needed an aquatic environment for both reproduction and to support the plant body, and they had to adapt to living without their aquatic surroundings. In addition, they now had to face the problem of dehydration. Fortunately, they were able to form adaptations to overcome all of these problems and today they successfully live and prosper on land.