Why are Bryophytes regarded as “the amphibians of the plant kingdom”?
Amphibians live both on land and water however, they must come in contact with water during the breeding season to lay their eggs. Hence, it is essential for amphibians to breed. Bryophytes live on land but require water to complete their life cycle. Through the medium of water, antherozoids reach the archegonia and fertilise the egg. If water is not available, they do not survive. With this similarity, bryophytes are called ``Amphibians of the plant kingdom”.
