Question

Which of the following is an example of a bryophyte
(a)Moss
(b)Fern
(c)Pinus
(d)Algae

Answer 1

Hint: They are commonly observed in a moist environment and are not observed in saltwater areas. Additionally, they are nonvascular plants.

Complete answer:
The term "bryophyte" comes from the Greek word where Bryon means "tree-moss" oyster means “green” and, phyton means "plant". Bryophytes are an informal group that possesses three divisions of land plants that are non-vascular. These include liverworts, hornworts, and mosses. Mostly, bryophytes will grow in moist habitats but they can also survive in drier environments. Bryophytes produce reproductive structures called gametangia and sporangia and reproduce by producing spores. They will not produce flowers or seeds.
Mosses
Moss is a taxonomic classification of Bryophytes. They are small, non-vascular, flowerless plants that will form a dense green mat, mostly in the damp or shady regions. Each plant is composed of simple leaves that appear to have only one cell thickness. The leaves will be attached to a stem that might be branched or unbranched and play a limited role in conducting water and nutrients. However, some species contain conducting tissues, which are poorly developed and structurally distinct from similar tissue found in vascular plants. Mosses will form sporophytes after fertilization and will not have seeds.
The fern and pinus are vascular plants whereas algae are nonvascular. They do not belong to the bryophyte.
 

So, the correct answer is ‘Moss’.

Note: The mosses are used for decoration purposes by various florists. It is a chief component of peat (dead and decaying substances) and is used for fuel. Additionally, it is used for smoking malt for scotch whiskey production.