BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
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Chapter 16, Problem 4WIO
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The two explanations for the observation that the bryophytes groups of plants are much smaller than most vascular plants.

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Bryophytes do not possess vascular tissue and are able to reproduce either by asexual or sexual means. These plants are called amphibians of the plant kingdom. Mosses are examples of bryophytes.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The way in which increased height can prove adaptive.

Introduction:

Bryophytes are called the amphibians of the plant kingdom and are able to reproduce either by asexual or sexual means. These plants occur in shady and humid climates. Mosses are examples of bryophytes.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The circumstances in which small size of the plants can be adaptive.

Introduction:

Bryophytes lack vascular tissue and can reproduce either by asexual or sexual means. These plants are referred to as amphibians of the plant kingdom. Mosses are examples of bryophytes.

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