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In what sort of soil would liverworts and hornworts be expected to be found?

Answer 1

Moist and clay soil.

Thanks to their ability to attach themselves to moist soil through delicate rhizoids, members of the liverwort and hornwort families are able to survive on damp clay soil.

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Answer 2

Madeline Andrews

Liverworts and hornworts prefer acidic soil conditions and are often found in shaded or partially shaded areas. They are typically found in moist soil with high organic content, such as forest floors, damp rock crevices, or near bodies of water like streams or wetlands.

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