The cells in vascular and nonvascular plants are both able to get water, but nonvascular plants have different methods than vascular plants. How do these effect the height of the plants? In three to five sentences, explain this and be sure to describe how each type of plant gets water to its cells.
The difference in water transport mechanisms between vascular and nonvascular plants affects their ability to grow tall. Vascular plants, such as trees, have specialized tissues called xylem that transport water from the roots to other parts of the plant using capillary action and transpiration. This allows them to transport water over longer distances, supporting taller growth. On the other hand, nonvascular plants, like mosses and liverworts, lack a developed vascular system. They rely on osmosis and capillary action to absorb and transport water directly through their cells. This limits their ability to efficiently move water, leading to a lower maximum height compared to vascular plants.
