Let's delve into the world of bryophytes! Can you identify which types of plants are included in the bryophyte category among the options listed below?
(a) Hornworts
(b) Mosses
(c) Liverworts
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above
If you picked option (d), you're correct! All of the above types of plants are included in the bryophyte category.
Bryophytes are small, non-vascular plants that thrive best in low light conditions. They are incapable of producing flowers or seeds. The world of bryophytes includes mosses, hornworts, liverworts, and many more. Bryophytes need water for their life-cycle completion and are typically found in damp, shady areas.
There are approximately 20,000 species of bryophytes. Some of the popular ones include - Ptilidium, Lunularia, Metzgeria (liverworts); Atrichum, Dicranum, Buxbaumia (mosses); Phaeoceros, Dendroceros, Leiosporoceros (hornworts). These play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and decomposition. They act as soil binders due to their dense growth and have various medicinal properties.
Related Links:
- Bryophytes: Habitat, Classification, Characteristics
- Bryophytes and Its Three Groups
- Bryophyta – Characteristics, Life Cycle and Examples
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