Differentiate between:(v) Mosses and ferns.

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Mosses Ferns

Belong to Bryophyta (sub-kingdom of plants). Belong to Pteridophyta (sub-kingdom of plants).

Found at damp places such as damp walls, stems of trees, etc Found in terrestrial gardens.

Have stem and leaves by no roots. Have stem, leaves and roots.

Specialized roots called rhizoids are present. Rhizoids are absent.

Do not produce spores. Produce spores.

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Mosses	Ferns
Belong to Bryophyta (sub-kingdom of plants).	Belong to Pteridophyta (sub-kingdom of plants).
Found at damp places such as damp walls, stems of trees, etc	Found in terrestrial gardens.
Have stem and leaves by no roots.	Have stem, leaves and roots.
Specialized roots called rhizoids are present.	Rhizoids are absent.
Do not produce spores.	Produce spores.