Which one of the following statements about bryophytes is not correct

Which one of the following statements about bryophytes is not correct ?

The plant body is a gametophyte.
They are also called the amphibians of plant kingdom.
The plant body is attached to the substratum by rhizoids.
Specialized water-conducting tissues are present.
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2023
Bryophytes are non-vascular plants, which means they lack specialized vascular tissues like xylem and phloem for the efficient transport of water, minerals, and sugars over long distances. While they may have some rudimentary conducting cells, they do not possess the well-developed, specialized vascular tissues found in tracheophytes (ferns, gymnosperms, angiosperms).
– Bryophytes are non-vascular plants.
– They lack specialized water-conducting tissues (xylem) and nutrient-conducting tissues (phloem).
– The dominant phase of the life cycle is the gametophyte.
– They are often called amphibians of the plant kingdom because they require water for fertilization.
– They are anchored to the substratum by rhizoids.
The absence of true vascular tissues limits the size of bryophytes and their ability to colonize dry environments efficiently. Water absorption primarily occurs directly through the plant surface.
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