Question

A : Bryophyta, in general, are of little ecological importance.
B. Mosses reduce the impact of falling rain.

• A. A is correct but B is incorrect
• B. A is incorrect but B is correct
• C. Both A and B are incorrect
• D. Both A and B are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is B A is incorrect but B is correct

Bryophytes thrive in damp, humid and shaded habitats. They play an important role in plant succession on bare rocks/soil. Mosses along with lichens are the first organisms to colonise rocks and hence, are of great ecological importance. Since mosses form dense mats on the soil, they reduce the impact of falling rain and prevent soil erosion.