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In areas where it rains often, mosses grow on roofs. How do mosses survive on roofs without soil?
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Mosses are a type of plant that does not require soil to grow. They are non-vascular plants, meaning they do not have roots, stems, or leaves like most other plants. Instead, they have structures called rhizoids that anchor them to their substrate. Show more…
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