Question

Give any three reasons why bryophytes are unable to reach great heights.

Answer 1

Bryophytes:

1. Bryophytes are a proposed taxonomic category of the plant kingdom.
2. They include liverworts, hornworts, and mosses, which are non-vascular terrestrial plants.
3. Bryophytes seldom grow to considerable heights.
4. The following are some plausible explanations:
   1. There are no roots.
   2. They lack vascular tissues (xylem and phloem), so water and nutrients cannot be transported to long distances.
   3. Absence of mechanical tissues.