Question

Why are bryophyte called plant amphibians?

(a) Because they grow in water during summer and on land in winter

(b) Because they grow on land but water is necessary for them to reproduce

(c) Because they grow in water during first half of the year and on land in the second half of the year

(d) Because they grow in water in north part of world and on land in southern part of the world

This question was posed to me in an international level competition.

Question is taken from Plant Kingdom topic in chapter Plant Kingdom of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Because they grow in water during summer and on land in winter

The explanation is: Bryophytes are called as plant amphibians. Although they can manage to grow on land in normal conditions, water is essential for them to transmit male gametes to female gamete in order to facilitate reproduction.