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Mosses and ferns are...

Mosses and ferns are

A

Thallophytes of plant kingdom

B

Angiosperms of plant kingdom

C

Gymnosperms of plant kingdom

D

Amphibians of plant kingdom.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Classification of Mosses and Ferns:** - Mosses belong to the phylum **Bryophyta**. - Ferns belong to the phylum **Pteridophyta**. 2. **Understand the Characteristics of Mosses:** - Mosses are **non-vascular** plants, meaning they do not have specialized tissues (xylem and phloem) for transporting water and nutrients. 3. **Understand the Characteristics of Ferns:** - Ferns are **vascular** plants, which means they have specialized tissues for the transport of water and nutrients. 4. **Identify the Common Features of Mosses and Ferns:** - Both mosses and ferns are **non-flowering** and **seedless** plants. - They both require a **humid environment** for growth and reproduction. 5. **Discuss the Reproductive Dependency:** - Both mosses and ferns depend on **water** for fertilization, which is a characteristic of their reproductive process. 6. **Conclusion:** - Given the characteristics and requirements for growth and reproduction, mosses and ferns can be classified as **amphibians of the plant kingdom** due to their dependence on moist environments. **Final Answer:** Mosses and ferns are **amphibians of the plant kingdom**. ---
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