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Plants were able to colonize land first due to their ability to photosynthesize and produce their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. They developed adaptations such as cuticles to reduce water loss, and roots to anchor themselves and access nutrients. In contrast, animals relied on plants for food and oxygen, making their terrestrial adaptation dependent on the establishment of stable plant ecosystems. This allowed plants to create habitats that ultimately supported the evolution of land-dwelling animals.

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