Division Bryophyta is a group of non-vascular plants that includes mosses, liverworts and hornworts. These plants have a unique life cycle that involves alternating phases of sporophyte and gametophyte generations. Synonyms for the word Division Bryophyta include the Bryophytes, the Musci (for mosses), the Hepaticopsida (for liverworts), and the Anthocerotopsida (for hornworts). While these plants may not be as well-known as other groups in the plant kingdom, they play an important role in ecosystems across the globe by providing habitats for various organisms, storing carbon, and contributing to nutrient cycling.