Question

Why are bryophytes called amphibious plants in plant kingdom?

Answer 1

Bryophytes:

1. Amphibians are creatures that live both on land and in water.
2. Bryophytes are plants that do not flower.
3. Bryophytes are soil-dwelling plants.
4. However, bryophytes require water to reproduce through sexual reproduction.
5. Antherozoids (bryophyte sperm) are flagellate and require water to reach the eggs.
6. Amphibians, on the other hand, are organisms that live on both land and water.
7. Bryophytes are similar to amphibians in that they require water for reproduction and they live on land.
8. In the plant kingdom, they are known as amphibious plants.
9. Examples include liverworts, hornworts, and mosses.