Why do mosses grow well in the Arctic tundra?

a) They grow better at cold temperatures.
b) They do not require moisture.
c) They do not have true roots and can grow on hard surfaces.
d) There are no herbivores in the tundra.


Ans: c) They do not have true roots and can grow on hard surfaces.

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