Pleurocarpous Moss (Noun)
Meaning
A moss having the archegonium or antheridium on a short side branch rather than the main stalk.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pleurocarpous moss grew abundantly on the forest floor, its short side branches bearing the reproductive structures.
- Pleurocarpous mosses are commonly found in damp environments, where their unique growth habit allows them to thrive.
- The botanist carefully examined the pleurocarpous moss, noting the position of the archegonium on the short side branch.
- In contrast to acrocarpous mosses, pleurocarpous mosses have their reproductive structures on short side branches rather than the main stalk.
- The pleurocarpous moss species was identified by its distinctive growth habit and the location of its antheridium on a short side branch.