(A) Mosses (Bryophytes) and ferns (Pteridophytes) require water for the process of fertilization. In these plants,the male gametes (antherozoids) are

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Require presence of water for fertilization

(A) Mosses (Bryophytes) and ferns (Pteridophytes) require water for the process of fertilization. In these plants,the male gametes (antherozoids) are flagellated and motile,and they need a film of water to swim to the female gamete (archegonium) to achieve fertilization. Therefore,they are restricted to moist and shady habitats.

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Mosses and ferns are found in moist and shady places because both

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Require presence of water for fertilization
B
Do not need sunlight for photosynthesis
C
Depend for their nutrition on microorganisms,which can survive only at low temperature
D
Cannot compete with sun-loving plants