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  2. Threatened bryoid habitats

Threatened bryoid habitats

  • Endangered habitats of non-vascular plants

Nature

Habitat alteration and degradation for development and agriculture are the principle threats to bryoids.

Background

Bryoids are defined as bryophytes (mosses, liverworts, and hornworts) and lichens (foliose or fruticose; not crustose). Non-vascular (lower) plants lack true conducting tissues, leaves and roots. Since they lack elaborate conducting tissues they are relatively small. The gametophytes are the dominant phase and the sporophytes are dependent upon them. Non-vascular plants require water for fertilization so they must grow in moist or seasonally moist habitats.

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Sustainable Development Goal #10: Reduced InequalitySustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Subject
  • Geography » Wild
  • Medicine » Blood vessels » Blood vessels
  • Plant life » Plants
  • Societal problems » Endangered species » Endangered species
  • Societal problems » Vulnerability
  • Content quality
    Presentable
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020