Question

Mosses and ferns are found in moist and shady places as both:

• A. Require presence of water for fertilisation
• B. Do not need sunlight for photosynthesis
• C. Depend for their nutrients on microorganisms which can survive only in low temperature
• D. Cannot compete with sun loving plants

Answer 1

The correct option is A Require presence of water for fertilisation

Mosses belong to bryophytes. They are called as the "amphibians of the plant kingdom" as they require water to complete their lifecycle, especially during their sexual reproductive phase.

Ferns belong to the pteridophytes and they are terrestrial in their habitat. However, they require moisture for dehiscence of antheridia (male sex organs), liberation of flagellated antherozoids and their movement to archegonia and finally fertilisation.