Bryophytes

Bryophytes are a group of small, non-vascular plants that include mosses, liverworts, and hornworts. They lack specialized structures for transporting water and nutrients internally, relying instead on diffusion. As a result, they are typically found in moist environments where they can absorb and retain water easily. Bryophytes play important roles in ecosystems by helping soil formation, retaining moisture, and providing habitat for tiny organisms. They reproduce through spores rather than seeds and often form dense green mats, contributing to the biodiversity of terrestrial landscapes.