Moss reproductive parts,light micrograph. Longitudinal section through the antheridial cup (male reproductive parts) of a Mnium sp. moss. Inside the outer ring of leaves are the oval-shaped antheridia (dark pink). It is these structures that produce the antherozoids. Between the antheridia are multi-cellular hairs (paraphyses),which fill in the gaps and retain water for the antherozoids to swim in,to reach and fertilise a female moss plant and its eggs. Magnification: x45 when printed at 10 centimetres wide | |
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