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Why are bryophytes called the amphibians of the plant world?

Correct answer A. Like amphibians, bryophytes live in damp, shady places close to water.

Explanation

Like amphibians, bryophytes live on land but depend on water, needing damp shady places because their sperm must swim to the egg for fertilisation.

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