What type of plant is an example of a nonvascular plant?

A moss is an example of a nonvascular plant because it belongs to a group of plants known as bryophytes. Nonvascular plants are characterized by their lack of specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients, which distinguishes them from vascular plants. Instead, mosses absorb water and nutrients directly through their cells and rely on diffusion. This characteristic allows them to thrive in moist environments; however, it also limits their size and structure, as they do not have the support that vascular tissues provide.

In contrast, ferns, oaks, and pines are all vascular plants. Vascular plants have developed specialized tissues (xylem and phloem) that enable them to transport water, nutrients, and food throughout the plant efficiently. This vascular system supports greater size and complexity in growth form, allowing these plants to inhabit a wide range of environments.