What type of plants have specialized vascular tissue for transporting fluids?

Vascular plants are characterized by having specialized vascular tissues called xylem and phloem, which are essential for the transportation of fluids throughout the plant. Xylem is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to various parts of the plant, while phloem carries the products of photosynthesis, mainly sugars, from the leaves to other parts of the plant for growth and energy.

This vascular system allows vascular plants to grow larger and thrive in a wider variety of environments compared to non-vascular plants, which lack this complex tissue structure. Non-vascular plants, such as mosses, do not have xylem or phloem and rely on diffusion and osmosis to move substances, limiting their size and habitat. While succulent and flowering plants are types of vascular plants, the specific term "vascular plants" encompasses all plants with this specialized tissue, making it the most accurate choice.