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Bryophyta (plant kingdom )

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Bryophyta Body differentiation exists:- They have stem-like and leaf-like structure  These are known as plant amphibians because even if they live in soil but they need water to complete their life cycle. water is something which is mandatory for them.  They are mostly found in moist hilly areas the specialized vascular tissue is  absent in them  They play a very significant role in preventing soil erosion They have hidden reproductive system-cryptogamae Example; Mosses, hornworts, liverworts Structure  Here body differentiation exists  They are erect with unicellular/ multicellular rhizoids (Rhizoids: -Hair-like structures from the lower epidermal cells  of bryophytes )  There are no true roots/stem/leaves  Reproduction Asexual reproduction:- They reproduce asexually through fragmentation Spore formation Sexual reproduction:- Gametophyte (plants which produce gametes ) Male gamete - Anthero...