Why bryophytes are called non vascular Cryptogams?

Why bryophytes are called non vascular Cryptogams? 
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Ans: Bryophytes do not contain Xylem and phloem tissues so they are non vascular and do not produce visible flowers. So they are Cryptogams.
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