A peristome is a ring of tooth-like structures on the upper part of a moss capsule, often specialized for gradual spore discharge.
Ein Peristom ist ein Kranz aus zahnartigen Strukturen am Mooskapsel, der auf die Sporenfreisetzung spezialisiert ist.
| Front | peristome |
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| Back | A ring of interlocking, tooth-like structures on the upper part of a moss capsule (sporangium), often specialized for gradual spore discharge. |
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