Moss, any of at least 12,000 species of small nonvascular spore-bearing land plants . Mosses are distributed throughout the world except in salt water and are commonly found in moist shady locations. They are best known for those species that carpet woodland and forest floors. Learn about the morphology, life cycle, classification and economic importance of mosses , the higher bryophytes with about 15,000 species. Find out how mosses reproduce asexually and sexually, and watch a video on all about mosses . Mosses are tiny, flowerless plants that belong to the Bryophyta division, alongside liverworts and hornworts. They lack xylem and phloem-like vascular systems and primarily absorb water and nutrients through their leaves. Mosses are fascinating non-vascular, flowerless plants belonging to the Bryophyta taxonomic group. As members of the broader group of bryophytes, which also includes hornworts and liverworts, mosses are among the oldest terrestrial plants on Earth. These small but complex organisms play crucial roles in ecosystems, contribute to soil formation, and even find uses in human industries. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the biology, classification, life cycle, and economic importance of ...
