ClimateAugust 21, 2026
bryophytes
BRY-uh-fytes
Definition
A group of non-vascular, spore-producing land plants, such as mosses and liverworts, which lack true roots, stems, and leaves.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'bryon' (moss) and 'phyton' (plant), the term was coined in the 19th century to scientifically classify this group of primitive, non-flowering plants.
In the news
In this article, bryophytes were used alongside other vegetation because their structure helps them act like natural sponges, absorbing water and releasing it slowly to improve the landscape's water retention.
How IFS Dharam Singh Meena Revived Uttarakhand’s Heval River Through Science and Forest Restoration
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