Moss plants are very small and are most often found in moist places. they were one of the first plants on land. like all other plants, moss needs water to survive but they do not have roots. they absorb water into their cells. how do moss plants get the food they need? a) moss makes food by photosynthesis. b) moss absorbs food into their cells. c) moss absorbs food through their roots. d) moss are decomposers and get food from dead organisms.