Plagiomnium insigne is commonly found growing on the floors British Columbia’s coastal forests. A characterisitic distinguishing Plagiomnium insigne from other species is it is the largest in British Columbia. What other characterisitics aid in identifying this species?
… they already do!
Peeking through a lichen, shoots of Orthotrichum lyellii are growing epiphytically on a tree. The Bryophytes ability to live in harmony is so inspiring!
Here is a preparation of Tetraphis pellucida revealing a young gametophore emerging between two protonemal flaps.
This slide was prepared by Colin B. Fantastic work!
This photo shows a longitudinal section of a sporangium made in lab class on January 23, 2012. It shows the inner portion of the sporangium including the spores, endostome, exostome, sporangial jacket, and operculum.
This was made by the members the CICI group. Good job guys!
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The Zeiss 510 Meta confocal images showcase the chloroplasts within cellular compartments of the following Bryophytes. Chloroplasts primarily flouresced using a 561 wavelength laser, few other structures were visible with other lasers. Dyes particular to certain wavelengths, were used to … Continue reading
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The Olympus FV1000 MPE confocal images showcase various structures of the following Bryophytes. Lasers were used to fluoresce structures within specimens. The 405 wavelength laser was utilized to emit light upon these specimens. Commonly fluorescing structures were the chloroplasts, cell walls, and cytoplasm. Different … Continue reading
