Bryophyte
Bryophyte
Bryophyte (pronounced: /ˈbraɪəˌfaɪt/) is a term that traditionally refers to all embryophytes (land plants) that do not have true vascular tissue and are therefore called "non-vascular plants". Some bryophytes do have specialized tissues for the transport of water; however, since these do not contain lignin, they are not considered to be true vascular tissue.
Etymology
The term "bryophyte" comes from the Greek words "bryon," meaning moss, and "phyton," meaning plant.
Related Terms
- Moss: A small, soft plant that is typically 1–10 cm (0.4–4 in) tall, though some species are much larger. Mosses are commonly confused with Lichen, Hornworts, and Liverworts.
- Liverwort: A non-vascular plant that is part of the bryophyte group. They are typically found in damp habitats and often have a leafy or thalloid appearance.
- Hornwort: Another type of bryophyte, hornworts usually have a single chloroplast per cell, unlike the other bryophytes.
- Lichen: A composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.
- Embryophyte: The group of plants which includes bryophytes and all types of vascular plants.
- Vascular tissue: The tissue in higher plants that constitutes the system of tubes that transport water and minerals from the roots through the stem and leaves.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bryophyte
- Wikipedia's article - Bryophyte
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