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From sea to soil: Molecular changes suggest how algae evolved into plants
- February 3, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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Before plants evolved, vegetative life consisted of primitive green algae living in the sea. Like plants, these algae survived by performing photosynthesis, turning sunlight into energy. However, little light reaches the ocean where algae live; therefore, they evolved specialized organs to grab what little is available.
Originally published at Phys.org