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Sporophyte of Sphagnum sp. (LAM_OiNiCharis)
Updated on 25/11/2017

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Operculum, spores, columella, foot and pseudopodium observed under microscope 40x.
The pseudopodium of the sporophyte is actually part of the gametophyte, therefore its ploidy is n. It is used to raised the capsule to a higher position for spores dispersal.

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Very clear labelling and description. If you can put "(collapsed)" columella, then it will be perfect.

by Cherry_Chow (Teacher) at 2017-12-12 17:00:54

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petal , sepal , pileus , pistil , suspensor , stipe , epidermis , ovule , Labellum , stamen