Question

Which plants are known as amphibians of the plant kingdom?

Answer 1

Amphibians of the plant kingdom:

1. The bryophytes are known as amphibians of the plant Kingdom, as they need both water and land for their survival.
2. They are named as amphibians of the plant Kingdom as they live on land but require water for reproduction.
3. The plant body of a bryophyte is referred to as thalloid, this means that they are not differentiated into roots, stems, and leaves clearly.
4. The roots are absent and their function is performed by unicellular or multicellular rhizoids.
5. Some examples are Riccia and Funaria.