write the characteristics of the plants belonging to division Bryophyta
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characteristics of bryophyta...
Bryophytes typically measure one to two centimeters tall. They lack tissues to provide structure and support that other land plants have, so they cannot grow taller. Instead, bryophytes grow close together into a cushion-like covering over soil, rocks, tree trunks, and leaves.
Though they require water for hydration as well as reproduction, they are able to survive on land because of special adaptations. Bryophytes are covered in a waxy cuticle that helps them to retain water. As water flows through an area, it is absorbed by bryophytes. Bryophytes hold on to water like a sponge, helping creatures who depend on water for survival as well as reducing flooding in an area.
1) Bryophyta group of plants are called the amphibians of the plant kingdom because they grow in the moist soil but need water for reproduction.
2) These plants are thalloid, multicellular and autotrophic.
3) They reproduce by spore- formation.
4) Their plant body structure is flat, ribbon-like, long, without true roots, stem and leaves.
5) Instead they have stem-like or leaf-like parts and root-like rhizoids.
6) They do not have specific tissues for conduction of food and water.
7) Examples- Moss (Funaria), Anthoceros, Riccia etc.