Longitudinal section of horn-like sporophyte of Anthoceros (foot part)
massive foot (2n)
basal intercalary meristem (2n)
gametophytic tissue (n)
foot: embeded within the gametophytic tissue for absorbing water, minerals and some food from the gametophyte
basal intercalary meristerm: a region of actively dividing cells near the base of the sporophyte just above the foot; its activity supports the indeterminate (potentially continuous) growth of the capsule.
