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Bryophytes occur in moist places, because

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water is essential for their vegetative propagation
b
the sperms can easily swim through water to reach the egg in the archegonium
c
archegonium has to remain filled with water for fertilisation
d
water is essential for fertilisation for their homosporous nature.
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Correct option is B

Water is necessary for fertilisation in bryophytes and hence they grow in moist shady localities. The male gametes swim through the water to reach the archegonium for fetilising the egg.


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