Anthocerotaceae. Known as "hornworts" this family is global in its distribution. Its name means 'flower horn', and refers to the characteristic horn-shaped sporophytes that all hornworts produce. |
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Anthoceros sp. It is usually found on damp banks amongst other bryophytes. This image shows sporophytes developing on the thallus. |
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