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BOT 102 MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS Objective Question
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Bryophytes are often referred to as the 'amphibians' of the plant kingdom because:
Options
A They can survive both in water and on land without any adaptations.
B They have both gills and lungs for respiration.
C Their male gametes need to swim through a film of water for fertilization.
Correct Answer
D They evolved from fish-like ancestors.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11 explains: 'They were pioneers in establishing themselves on land, but they still depend on water for reproduction. This is because the male gametes need to swim through a film of water to the female for fertilization to take place. Hence, they are called the 'amphibians' of the plant kingdom.'

Hint

The analogy refers to their reproductive strategy's dependence on water, similar to amphibians.

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: MORPHOLOGY OF NON-VASCULAR PLANTS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 125 of 769
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