Question

what is Bryophyta?:::::::​

Answer 1

Bryophytes are an informal group consisting of three divisions of non-vascular land plants: the liverworts, hornworts and mosses. They are characteristically limited in size and prefer moist habitats although they can survive in drier environments. The bryophytes consist of about 20,000 plant species.

Answer 2

Introduction of bryophyta:

• Bryophyta are the "amphibians of plant kingdom".

• They grow in shady places.

• Are abundantly found in tropical region.

• They lack vascular tissue like Xylem and phloem.

• They require water to complete their life cycle (for fertilisation).

• The sporangium is developed after fertilisation

• Bryophytes are classified into liveworths, hornwoths and mosses.

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What are their importance?

▪ Bryophytes are generally less important economically.

▪ Ecologically, mosses help in formation of soil

▪Mosses along with liches are helpful in colonizing rocks.

▪Peat moss is used as fuel.

▪Peat moss is also used for dressing wounds as it's absorptibe and extremely acidic.

▪The peat moss also helps in swimming pool sanitation