AY Honors/Bryophytes/Answer Key

Bryophytes

Skill Level

2

Year

2012

Version

24.11.2024

Approval authority

South American Division

1

What does bryophyte mean?

2

Name four characteristics of that group of plants.

3

Identify at a glance, or through pictures, the rhizoids, caulalia and phyllodes.

4

Research and draw the life cycle of a bryophyte.

5

Why do bryophytes have a high dependence on water?

6

In what kind of environment are bryophytes found?

7

What is the popular name used to identify the group?

8

How do bryophyites absorb water? What is the relationship between plant size and water absorption?

9

Complete the following activities:

9a

Observe at least one type of bryophyte in its habitat with a magnifying glass. Make a report of what was observed.

9b

Make a collection of photos or images of at least ten different types of bryophytes.

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