Dawsonia is a moss that can grow to 1 meter in height, which is not common among mosses. Which of the following structures is likely to be found in Dawsonia but not in most other mosses?

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Dawsonia is unique among mosses for its height, which is supported by the presence of water-conducting tissues, similar to the vascular tissues found in higher plants. This adaptation allows Dawsonia to grow much taller than typical mosses, which generally lack such specialized water-conducting systems.

Dawsonia Is a Moss That Can Grow to 1 Meter