Phylum
Bryophyta
671 species in this taxon
Bryophyta (Bryophyta) is a phylum containing organisms that share fundamental body plan characteristics. It contains 4 classs with 671 known species. This includes the class groups Andreaeopsida, Bryopsida, Polytrichopsida, and Sphagnopsida. Among its members, 184 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Plants (Plantae).