peristome
Peristome
The fringe of pointed teeth surrounding a moss capsule is known as the peristome. It helps regulate the release of spores from the capsule by responding to changes in humidity and moisture levels. The teeth can open and close to control spore dispersal, aiding in the moss's reproductive process.
The structures inside a moss capsule are called peristome teeth. These teeth help regulate the release of spores from the capsule by responding to changes in humidity.
Riccia and Funaria (moss)
Riccia and Funaria (moss)
Funaria is a genus of moss that can be used in various ways. In nature, it helps with soil stabilization, water retention, and nutrient cycling. In the laboratory, Funaria species are also used in research and education to study plant biology and ecology.
Marsilea is the odd one out because it is a type of fern, while Riccia, Marchantia, and Funaria are all types of bryophytes (non-vascular plants).
Funaria belongs to the class Bryopsida, which consists of mosses. Bryopsida is a class within the division Bryophyta, which includes non-vascular plants like mosses, liverworts, and hornworts.
The gametophyte of Marchantia sp is a thalloid liverwort that is flat and ribbon-like in structure, while the gametophyte of Funaria sp is a moss that consists of leafy structures. Marchantia sp also has specialized structures called gemma cups for asexual reproduction, whereas Funaria sp relies on spore dispersal for reproduction.
A reasonable number of teeth would be about 30.
no,others like adiantum caudatum,dryopteris and funaria have spores too.