AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

BRYOPHYTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is moss least likely to grow?
A
in a damp cave
B
shady tree trunk
C
in a sunny field
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mosses are distributed throughout the world except in salt water and are commonly found in moist shady locations. They are best known for those species that carpet woodland and forest floors. Ecologically, mosses break down exposed substrata, releasing nutrients for the use of more-complex plants that succeed them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, the correct answer is D, Riccia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The main reason why ferns are better adapted than mosses to live on land is because ferns have a vascular tissue. This vascular tissue helps in better conductance of water and nutrients across the body of the fern.

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