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Question
Why are bryophytes called the amphibians of the plant kingdom?
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Solution
Bryophytes, like amphibians, require water for at least one stage of their life cycle, including the laying of eggs and the development of tadpoles. As a result, bryophytes are known as the plant kingdom's amphibians.
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