Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bryo
Prefix in biological terms
/ˈbraɪ.oʊ/
Definition
A prefix used in biology to refer to mosses and related plants, particularly in relation to bryophytes.
Examples
- Bryophytes, such as mosses and liverworts, play a crucial role in ecosystem diversity.
- The study of bryology focuses on the taxonomy and ecology of mosses.
Meaning
The term ‘bryo’ pertains to organisms or structures associated with mosses and other non-vascular plants known as bryophytes.
Synonyms
- Moss
- Bryophyte
