Bryophytes are often referred to as the amphibians of the plant kingdom because they thrive in moist environments and require water for reproduction, similar to amphibians that depend on water for their life cycles. They possess characteristics of both terrestrial and aquatic plants, as they can live on land but need moisture for their gametes to swim during fertilization. Additionally, bryophytes lack true roots, stems, and leaves, resembling early land plants that adapted to terrestrial habitats while still maintaining some dependence on water.
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