Bryophytes are also called ‘amphibians of the plant kingdom…

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Published on: August 20, 2026

Bryophytes are also called ‘amphibians of the plant kingdom’ because

water is essential for reproduction

they occur only in water

these plants can live in soil, but are dependent on water for sexual reproduction

water is essential for spore formation

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Dual Existence: Similar to amphibians in the animal kingdom, bryophytes represent a transition between aquatic and terrestrial life.

Need for Fertilization: While they grow on land (primarily in moist, shaded areas), they require a thin film of water for their flagellated sperm (antherozoids) to swim to the egg (archegonium) for fertilization.

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