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  • Introduction

    Bryophytes are small and inconspicuous plants. They have no vascular tissue or wood to lend them structural support, nor do they have large leaves or showy cones or flowers. This does not mean that mosses are not important. Due to its phylogenetic position, we will study this group before the remaining plant groups. 

    Learning objectives

    By the end of this block, you will be able to:

    -        enumerate the general features of bryophytes

    -        distinguish between major groups of bryophytes according to their characteristics

    -        discuss the phylogenetic position of bryophytes

    -        discuss the ecological importance of bryophytes

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