cool moss
Moss
Out of all the plants in the world, why would I pick Moss? It's because
of how unique this plant is. Before I get to the fun stuff, let me tell you
what moss is first.
Moss are green flowerless plants that often form green clumps, usually
in damp places although they can survive for a long time in dry places. A
single moss plant usually has a leaf that is only one cell thick.
So, what makes these little green plants interesting?
Moss
Out of all the plants in the world, why would I pick Moss? It's because
of how unique this plant is. Before I get to the fun stuff, let me tell you
what moss is first.
Moss are green flowerless plants that often form green clumps, usually
in damp places although they can survive for a long time in dry places. A
single moss plant usually has a leaf that is only one cell thick.
So, what makes these little green plants interesting?
1. Non-Vascular (Bryophyta)
What does this mean? It means that moss, unlike other plants do
not have the usual Xylem and Phloem, which is usually the main transport system
for nutrients, water, etc. in plants. Instead, moisture is absorbed directly into
cells by osmosis.
What does this mean? It means that moss, unlike other plants do
not have the usual Xylem and Phloem, which is usually the main transport system
for nutrients, water, etc. in plants. Instead, moisture is absorbed directly into
cells by osmosis.
Other than the fact
that they lack Xylem and Phloem, they also do not have stems, roots or any
distinguishable plant parts.
2. Reproduction
Moss also has an interesting way to reproduce, they go through a
process called metagenesis which means they can reproduce sexually and
asexually (through spores). But the dominant way of reproduction is sexually
Classification
Kingdom :Plantae
Phylum : Bryophyta
Class :Bryospida
Order :Diacranales
Family: :Leucobraceae
Genre :Leucobryum
Species :Leucobryum glaucum
Life Cycle
Moss also has an interesting way to reproduce, they go through a
process called metagenesis which means they can reproduce sexually and
asexually (through spores). But the dominant way of reproduction is sexually
Classification
Kingdom :Plantae
Phylum : Bryophyta
Class :Bryospida
Order :Diacranales
Family: :Leucobraceae
Genre :Leucobryum
Species :Leucobryum glaucum
Life Cycle
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