nonvascular (Meaning)

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nonvascular (a.)

Destitute of vessels; extravascular.

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Nonvascular plants, such as mosses and liverworts, do not possess xylem and phloem for water and nutrient transport.
The nonvascular tissue of liverworts consists of parenchyma cells that absorb water and nutrients directly from their surroundings.
Unlike vascular plants, nonvascular plants lack specialized tissues for water conduction.
The nonvascular body plan of mosses allows them to thrive in moist environments with limited nutrient availability.
Nonvascular plants are crucial components of the understory vegetation in various ecosystems, providing food and shelter for animals.
The nonvascular nature of lichens, a symbiotic association between fungi and algae or cyanobacteria, enables them to colonize harsh habitats like rocks and trees.
Nonvascular plants, due to their lack of vascular tissue, have a simple body structure that limits their height and complexity.
The nonvascular thallus of slime molds, a group of motile organisms, allows them to crawl and feed on decaying organic matter.
The nonvascular structure of certain ferns, known as non-tracheophytes, makes them less resilient to drought conditions than their vascular counterparts.
Researchers are investigating the potential of nonvascular plants in bioremediation efforts, utilizing their ability to absorb and accumulate heavy metals from polluted environments.

Destitute of vessels; extravascular.

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Nonvascular plants, such as mosses and liverworts, do not possess xylem and phloem for water and nutrient transport.

The nonvascular tissue of liverworts consists of parenchyma cells that absorb water and nutrients directly from their surroundings.

Unlike vascular plants, nonvascular plants lack specialized tissues for water conduction.

The nonvascular body plan of mosses allows them to thrive in moist environments with limited nutrient availability.