Definition

A type of plant that develops from an embryo and includes most land plants, such as mosses and ferns.

Example

Mosses and ferns are examples of embryophytes that thrive in moist environments.

Conversation

Did you know that an embryophyte is a type of land plant?

Really? I had no idea what that meant until now.

Yeah, it includes things like mosses and ferns too.

That's interesting! I love learning about plants.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Embryophyte → It is formed from "embryon" (from Greek "embryon", meaning young one or fetus) and "phyton" (from Greek "phyton", meaning plant). The word "embryophyte" refers to plants that develop from an embryo, specifically the group of land plants that have a multicellular embryo stage in their life cycle.

Memory Tip

Think of 'embryon' meaning a young one, and 'phyton' meaning plant — this helps you remember that an embryophyte is a plant that develops from an embryo.

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