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Why bryophytes are called amphibians of the plant kingdom ?

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Bryophytes grow on soil ( terrestrial ) but need water for activities like swimming of motile sperms dehiscence of antheridia etc. That is why they are usually found at shady moist places and are called as amphibians of plant kingdom.
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