The oldest plant lineages
Chapter 1
The pioneering world of mosses
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Chapter 2
Ferns and the age of coal
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Chapter 3
Cycads and the dinosaur era
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Chapter 4
Ancient plants in our modern world
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The oldest plant lineages
Ch 1 · The pioneering world of mosses
Fun Fact
Moss survival: Some mosses revived after being frozen under Antarctic glaciers for over 1,500 years.
Glossary
moss (noun)
A small, flowerless green plant that lacks true roots, growing in low carpets or cushions in damp environments. These ancient organisms first colonized barren terrestrial landscapes approximately 470 million years ago.
A small, flowerless green plant that lacks true roots, growing in low carpets or cushions in damp environments. These ancient organisms first colonized barren terrestrial landscapes approximately 470 million years ago.
Quiz
Approximately how many millions of years ago did the first mosses begin colonizing land?