Moss plants reproduce both sexually and asexually.
Sexual Reproduction in Mosses
Sexual reproduction in mosses relies on the presence of moisture.
- Process: Male sperm, produced after maturation, swim through water to fertilize the egg.
- Outcome: Fertilization results in a brown capsule, which contains spores.
Asexual Reproduction in Mosses
Mosses can also reproduce asexually through fragmentation.
- Process: A portion of the parent plant breaks off.
- Outcome: This fragment develops into a new, independent moss plant.
In summary, mosses have two methods of reproduction: sexual reproduction (involving sperm and egg fertilization) and asexual reproduction (fragmentation).
