How might what you observed in the leaf be related to the fact that Bryophytes do not have vascular tissue to move water or nutrients around? Think about how the cells get what they need
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Bryophytes, such as mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, lack vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) that is found in higher plants. This means they do not have specialized systems for transporting water and nutrients throughout their bodies. Show more…
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