Learn about the history and reproduction of these strange-looking plants

Learn about the history and reproduction of these strange-looking plants

Learn about the liverwort, a type of small nonvascular spore-producing plant.
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    In growing plants, roots and leaves play an essential role in transporting the materials the plant needs to survive, such as carbon dioxide, water, and mineral salts.
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    Characteristic features of liverworts.
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