Scenes from Middle-earth?
Schistidium sp. moss: Capsule details, and spores as viewed down the microscope.
Top: 1) Extreme magnification of peristome teeth on capsule; 2) Capsule with operculum gone; 3) Spores escaped from capsule.
Middle: 1) Two capsules showing operculum (lid) being ejected; 2) Extreme magnification of peristome teeth; 3) Some capsules on the moss in situ.
Bottom: 1) Spores from the capsule; 2) A Columella bearing the thrust-off operculum;
3) Operculum being ejected.
Scenes from Middle-earth?
Schistidium sp. moss: Capsule details, and spores as viewed down the microscope.
Top: 1) Extreme magnification of peristome teeth on capsule; 2) Capsule with operculum gone; 3) Spores escaped from capsule.
Middle: 1) Two capsules showing operculum (lid) being ejected; 2) Extreme magnification of peristome teeth; 3) Some capsules on the moss in situ.
Bottom: 1) Spores from the capsule; 2) A Columella bearing the thrust-off operculum;
3) Operculum being ejected.