Mosses and ferns are signs of similarities and differences in structure.

Mosses and ferns are evolutionarily very close. They have been living on our planet for hundreds of millions of years. Both mosses and ferns reproduce by spores. Also, these are higher plants. We can find various organs in their structure. Mosses have a stem and leaves. But they do not have roots, like those of ferns. Instead of roots, they have rhizoids. They anchor the plant to a solid surface and allow water and minerals to be drawn in. Also, the differences lie in the need for soil. Ferns, unlike mosses, need soil.