Definition

A type of plant that belongs to a group of nonflowering plants, which includes mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, and typically does not have vascular tissue.

Example

Mosses are a common example of bryophytes found in damp environments.

Conversation

Have you ever studied a bryophyte up close?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they are really interesting plants.

Yeah, they're unique because they don't have flowers, unlike most plants.

That sounds cool! I should check out some mosses and liverworts in our park.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bryophyte is formed from "bryon" (from Greek "bryon", meaning moss) and "phyton" (from Greek "phyton", meaning plant). The term refers to a group of plants that includes mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, which are characterized by their non-vascular structure and typically small size.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bryon' meaning moss and 'phyton' meaning plant to remember that a bryophyte is a type of plant, specifically a moss or similar small plant.

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