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Why do mosses need water for fertilization

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Mosses are types of bryophytes, meaning they’re a part of a group of plants that NEED moist environments to reproduce. This is because their flagellated (whip like moving) sperm must swim through water to reach the egg.
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Becasue they need to stay hydrated so they won't dry out or die.
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