10 Questions
What is the main reason bryophytes are referred to as the amphibians of the plant kingdom?
They live in soil but reproduce in water
Which of the following statements about bryophytes is true?
Their plant body is diploid, producing spores
In which region are liverworts commonly found?
Moist, shady areas
What distinguishes liverworts from mosses?
The thallus being dorsiventral
What is the function of the multicellular or unicellular rhizoids in bryophytes?
To attach the plant body to the substratum
How do bryophytes reproduce asexually?
Through formation of gemma
What is the ploidy of the plant body in bryophytes?
Haploid
What are the male sex organs called in bryophytes?
Antheridium
What is the role of sporophytes in bryophytes?
Photosynthesis to produce food for gametophytes
How do liverworts reproduce sexually?
Production of female and male sex organs on the same or different thalli
Test your knowledge about the characteristics and habitats of bryophytes, including mosses and liverworts. Learn about their unique plant body and their adaptation to moist shaded areas in the hills.
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