The cells in vascular and nonvascular plants are both able to get water, but nonvascular plants have different methods than vascular plants. How do these differences affect the height of the plants? In three to five sentences, explain this and be sure to describe how each type of plant gets water to its cells.
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The differences in how vascular and nonvascular plants obtain water directly impact their height. Vascular plants have specialized structures called xylem and phloem that enable them to transport water and nutrients throughout their cells, allowing for taller growth. Nonvascular plants, on the other hand, rely on direct diffusion and osmosis to absorb water, limiting their ability to grow tall.