Question

Why do mosses need to be close to a water source?

Answer 1

Mosses:

1. Mosses are non-flowering plants that produce spores and have stems and leaves, but don't have true roots.
2. Mosses comes under bryophytes.
3. Mosses are small and lack a tubular vascular system.
4. They are non-vascular plants and absorb water.
5. They depend on diffusion for the movement of water in and out of the plant.
6. They require a moist environment for reproduction.
7. Their flagellated sperms swim through water to arrive at the egg.
8. Mosses are required to be closer to a water source.