Mosses 蘚 (Bryophyta)
Polytrichum 金髮蘚/Pogonatum 小金髮蘚
leafy gametophyte
- The antheridial head of Polytrichum contains antheridia surrounded by paraphyses (sterile hairs). The whole structure acts as a splash cup so that the discharged sperm can get dispersed as raindrops fall into the cup.
