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mosses are nonvascular plants which limits their size, and their ability to store water. in actuality they can't store water really... so when they are in direct contact with water tehy are more likely to grow and produce... so that may be a reason?

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Why mosses live near water?

Because they do not have true roots to absorb water from soil.


Are mosses vascular or nonvascular?

Mosses are non-vascular because they have no vascular tissue inside of them. That is why mosses need to live near moist areas so they can absorb the water directly because they don't have long roots to absorb the water.


Explain why non-vascular plants like mosses are short and must live near water?

Because it has a weird smell The male gametes in the gametopyte of mosses and several other non-vascular plants are motile and reach the female gametophyte by swimming through water, that is why these plants are short lived and thrive well near water.


Where mosses live?

Mosses live in shady moist places


What plants live in fresh water?

mosses, fissidens, java ferns, and pellia


Where do mosses need to live and why?

Mosses need to live in damp and shaded environments because they lack roots and vascular tissues to transport water. These conditions help mosses to absorb water and nutrients directly through their leaves. Additionally, moisture helps them with reproduction and protects them from drying out.


What are thin rod like structures that anchor mosses?

bcuz theydont kno how to live and then let it happen


What are the two reasons why mosses live in moist places?

Mosses require water for fertilization, as they reproduce through spores that need a wet environment to disperse. Additionally, mosses lack vascular tissue to transport water, so they rely on absorbing moisture directly from their surroundings to stay hydrated.


Why must seaweeds and mosses live in the water or damp places?

Seaweed do not have to live in water all the time - think of inter-tidal periods when they are not in the water. Only some kinds of moss live in the water. Many kinds of mosses never live in the water - but do tend to live in a damp environment. The underlying concept to think about is dessication.


Do mosses live in the rainforest?

no


Why can't mosses live in dry climate even if there's water in the soil?

Mosses require a consistently moist environment to survive because they lack a protective waxy cuticle on their leaves that helps prevent water loss. In dry climates, the water in the soil evaporates quickly, leaving mosses unable to maintain their necessary level of hydration. This makes it difficult for mosses to thrive in arid conditions despite the presence of water in the soil.


Do horseflies live in a hole?

Horseflies do not live in holes. These insects live near water. A female horsefly lays eggs on plants or near water.