Your lab partner wants to start a collection of bryophytes, but is frustrated that he cannot find any on campus.  To help him, you point out that your campus is an environment that is very dry and that bryophytes are restricted to environments that are moist.  When he asks why, what should you identify as bryophyte features that prevent them from living outside of moist environments?  Check all that apply.Check All That ApplyThey lack vascular tissue.They lack vascular tissue.Energy-rich nutrients must flow into the tissues with water.Energy-rich nutrients must flow into the tissues with water.Sperm must swim to eggs.Sperm must swim to eggs.

Bryophytes have all of the following characteristics excepta) multicellularityb) lignified vascular tissuec) specialised cells and tissuesd) a reduced, dependent sporophyt

Bryophytes lack vascular tissue, which is formed of specialized cells for the transport of water and nutrients.Question 5Select one:TrueFalse

Bryophytes might colonize many more environments and be much more abundant if theyMultiple Choicecould be more tolerant to changes in temperature.had vascular tissues.were not so easily outcompeted.reproduce more frequently.

What characteristic of bryophytes allows each cell to absorb water and minerals directly from the surroundings?Multiple choice question.vascular tissuesmall, compact sizerootslignin reinforced xylem

Select all the characteristics of bryophytes.Multiple select question.have rhizoidsinclude some of the largest plants on Earthdo not have vascular tissueshave true roots and leavesseedlessproduce pollen