What type of plants reproduce by spores and creeping rhizomes, and prefer moist soils?

Ferns are a unique group of plants that reproduce primarily through spores, distinguishing them from flowering plants that reproduce via seeds. Instead of flowers or fruits, ferns have specialized structures known as sporangia where spores are produced. When these spores are dispersed in a suitable environment, they can germinate to form a gametophyte, leading to the development of new ferns.

Additionally, ferns often have creeping rhizomes, which are horizontal underground stems that allow the plant to spread and create new growth in suitable conditions. This characteristic enables ferns to thrive in moist soils, as they typically inhabit shaded, humid environments such as forests or near water bodies where moisture is readily available. The combination of spore reproduction and rhizomatous growth makes ferns particularly adapted to specific ecological niches.

Emergent plants, vines, and algae do not share the same reproductive mechanisms and ecological preferences as ferns. Emergent plants, often found in shallow water margins, typically rely on flowers and seeds for reproduction. Vines are typically flowering plants that utilize other forms of reproduction, and algae are a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that reproduce through various methods, including fragmentation and vegetative reproduction, but not specifically through rhizomes like ferns. This