Question
Bryophytes are found in which diverse habitats. Describe briefly.
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Answer
Bryophytes commonly grow in moist, shaded areas in hills. These are also called amphibians of the plant kingdom because, these can live in soil, but are dependent on water for sexual reproduction.
Some bryophytes grow in diverse habitats, such as
i. Aquatic, e.g. Riccia, Ricciocarpus, Riella
ii. Epiphyte, e.g. Radula, Dendroceros
iii. Saprophyte, e.g. Buxbaumia, Cryptothalius
iv. Dry habitats, e.g. Polytrichum
v. Deserts, e.g., Tortula desertorum
vi. Dry rocks, e.g., Porella
Some bryophytes grow in diverse habitats, such as
i. Aquatic, e.g. Riccia, Ricciocarpus, Riella
ii. Epiphyte, e.g. Radula, Dendroceros
iii. Saprophyte, e.g. Buxbaumia, Cryptothalius
iv. Dry habitats, e.g. Polytrichum
v. Deserts, e.g., Tortula desertorum
vi. Dry rocks, e.g., Porella
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