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Mosses grow close to the ground because they

a. lack the nutrients needed to grow tall.
b. lack vascular tissue.
c. need direct sunlight.
d. do not perform photosynthesis.

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User Ybl
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B. lack vascular tissue. Mosses need to absorb water directly from the soil close to the ground because they don't have stems, roots, and leaves that plants use to absorb water .
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