Multiple choice

Why are bryophytes called amphibians of the plant kingdom?

  1. They have structures similar to amphibians.

  2. They require a layer of water for carrying out sexual reproduction.

  3. They occur in damp places.

  4. They are mostly aquatic.

  5. All of the above.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bryophytes are called the amphibians because they require a layer of water for carrying out sexual reproduction. They grow in the moist places on land but they require water during the time of fertilization, i.e.,  for completion of life cycle.

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