Instead of thin, dry scales forming a cone to protect the seeds, you now want something succulent and attractive to attract your new helpers - so long as it doesn't cost too much.
The scales fill out, the cones shrink, and take on the form of a berry containing a tough seed.
You are a Juniper tree.
Aided by the birds, you are carried around the world. Your distinctive, slightly sweet, fresh taste is approved of by more than just birds - the berries are collected and used by humans over thousands of years.
The ancient Egyptians collected Juniper berries, and valued them highly enough to use them as burial gifts. The Greeks used them for medicine.The Dutch use them to flavour gin.
Evolution starts with the Last Universal Ancestor.
You can find out what happened before evolution here.
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