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Why are bryophytes called amphibians of the plant kingdom?


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Bryophytes:

  1. Bryophytes are called amphibians of the plant kingdom because there are certain species that live both on land and in water.
  2. Bryophytes are called plant kingdom amphibians because these plants live in soil, but they require water for sexual reproduction.
  3. The bryophyte sperm, which is an antherozoid is flagellate and requires water to swim into the eggs.

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