Lantern Moss
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Lantern Moss
Andreaea nivalis![Scale 5](https://phylogame.org/wp-content/themes/phylo/img/num/5.png)
![Diat: photosynthetic , Hierachy 1](https://phylogame.org/wp-content/themes/phylo/img/num/photosynthetic1.png)
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FACT: This moss’ common name arose from the appearance of their sporangium taking on a lantern appearance when the sporangium is expanded.When the sporangium dries up it expands, and gaps form where the 4 lines of dehiscence are located, allowing spores to be released.
Cold, Cool, Warm
Graphic by Jennifer Deol