Why do you think there are more ferns than club mosses?

Ferns are generally more diverse and abundant than club mosses due to their evolutionary adaptations and reproductive strategies. Ferns have developed a wider range of habitats and can thrive in various environments, including shaded forests and disturbed areas. Additionally, their ability to produce large quantities of spores and their complex life cycle, which includes both a sporophyte and a gametophyte stage, helps them colonize and establish in diverse ecosystems more effectively than club mosses.