Question

Which plant group is also known as amphibians of the plant kingdom? Mention one exampal of this group also.

Answer 1

Bryophyta are the group of plants whose body is more differentiated than algae and in which gametophyte generation is dominant . General features of bryophytes are:

The plant body is generally differentiated into stem and leaf-like structures.

Instead of true roots, rhizoids are present.

Specialized vascular tissues for the conduction of water are absent (e.g. xylem).

Naked embryos called spores are produced as a result of fertilization.

Bryophytes

It includes mosses, Riccia, Anthoceros, Marchantia, etc.

Do you know that Bryophytes are called amphibians of the plant kingdom? Why?

Bryophytes are called amphibians of the plant kingdom because they require a moist habitat for growth. They are not completely aquatic or terrestrial. This is because they do not have specialized vascular tissues. Therefore, they cannot survive in terrestrial habitats.

Answer 2

Answer:

Bryophytes

Explanation:

Amphibians are those organisms which live on both land and in water.

Bryophytes are called amphibians of the plant kingdom because these plants though live in soil but they need water for sexual reproduction.

The sperm of bryophyte (antherozoids) are flagellate and need water to swim to the eggs.