In woody dicotyledons, the arrangement of vessels is either diffuse porous or ring porous. Based on the these data, which one of the following statements is correct?

• A. Ring porous vessels are specialised and are used for conducting more water for a shorter period only, when trioses occur early in the vessels.
• B. Although diffuse porous vessels are not so specialised as ring porous vessels, they conduct more water at all periods and through new xylem vessels added gradually during development.
• C. Diffuse porous vessels carry more water and also faster because of a greater number of small vessels having greater capillary force.
• D. Ring porous vessels conduct more water as they are formed early during development, when the need for water is great.