AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the 2000 classification scheme the phylum Bryophyta is divided into six classes: Takakiopsida, Sphagnopsida, Andreaeopsida, Andreaeobryopsida, Polytrichopsida and Bryopsida.

Detailed explanation-2: -True mosses (Phylum Bryophyta) are non-vascular plants that typically grow between 1-10 cm tall, usually growing densely together in carpet-like structures. Mosses are limited in their height due to the lack of vascular tissues, relying on capillary action for upright movement of water.

Detailed explanation-3: -The bryophyta division consists of three groups of non-vascular land plants, namely – mosses, liverworts and hornworts.