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NZ Plants
Fissidens curvatus
Family: Fissidentaceae
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Plants with capsules in a mixture of other bryophytes
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Male plant with terminal antheridia
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Leaves
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Leaves
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Sporophyte plant
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Immature capsule with operculum lid and calyptra still in place
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Mature capsule with peristome, side view
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Peristome from above with green spores
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Fissidens curvatus is a small moss with 1.5-5 mm long fronds bearing 3-8 pair of leaves.
Widespread in New Zealand on moist soil.