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How Mosses Get Water
17:32 - 21:00 (03:27)
Mosses move water through cells using circapillary action, as they lack roots in many cases. This action is similar to how paper towels absorb water when placed next to a water droplet.
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This episode discusses the important components needed for moss to live such as water, reproduction, and photosynthesis.
17:32 - 18:17 (00:45)
Science
Summary
This episode discusses the important components needed for moss to live such as water, reproduction, and photosynthesis.
ChapterHow Mosses Get Water
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Plants use circapillary action to obtain water since they lack roots to absorb it.
18:17 - 19:53 (01:35)
Plant Biology
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Plants use circapillary action to obtain water since they lack roots to absorb it. This is done in the same way as paper towels absorb water through cohesion between water molecules.
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PodcastStuff You Should Know
In moss, water is moved between cells to facilitate photosynthesis, resulting in energy for the plant and the release of oxygen.
19:53 - 21:00 (01:07)
Moss
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In moss, water is moved between cells to facilitate photosynthesis, resulting in energy for the plant and the release of oxygen. Reproduction can occur through vase-shaped archegonia or male gametophytes that produce sperm cells.