Tuesday 11 February 2014

Mnium hornum development

Full of the joys of spring, Mnium hornum sporophytes are growing in the woods at Cullaloe. Three stages of development are visible at the moment (probably more, but in these photos only 3). All are from 11 feb 2014.

Spears as setae reach their summit
Fish-hook farm as the seta curve at the top
Growing capsules

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