Ricciaceae
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Authority
Gradstein, S. Robbert & Ilkiu-Borges, Anna L. 2009. Guide to the plants of Central French Guiana. Part 4. Liverworts and hornworts. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76 (4): i-iv + 1-140.
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Family
Ricciaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Description - Plants thalloid, small, in rosettes or gregarious patches, dichotomous, usually with a deep, apical groove. Epidermal pores present or absent; air chambers in 1-3 layers, often rudimentary. Oil cells present or absent. Ventral scales in 1-2 rows or lacking. Antheridia and archegonia single, embedded in thallus. Involucres lacking; calyptrae 2-layered after fertilization. Sporophytes lacking foot and seta. Capsules globose, embedded in thallus, dorsally or ventrally protruding, cleistocarpous, wall disintegrating at spore maturity. Spores medium-sized to large, sometimes remaining in tetrads. Elaters lacking. Vegetative reproduction by tubers.