Bryophytes are usually found in areas that are very wet or damp at least part of the year. Which of the following statements describes characteristics of bryophytes that make them dependent on water? Check all that apply. They have swimming sperm that need water so they can swim to fertilize the eggs of other nearby plants. They do not have lignin-stiffened vascular tissue or roots to effectively distribute water throughout the plant. Some species are able to reproduce asexually through fragmentation.
