Orthotropous capsule

Note States of sporophyte characters refer to the condition in species with unspecialized capsules and peristomes. In orthotropous capsules the character states are partly very different from those given and, in addition, many similarities... 

Besides frequently having orthotropous capsules, epiphytic pleurocarps possess several other sporophytic character states more often than species of other habitats. These include short setae, ovoid to cylindrical and straight capsules, round stomatal pores, lack of or a poorly developed separating annulus, rostrate lids, papillose lower exostome outer surface, reduced exostome primary... 

When the suggested terminology is applied to a few example species, the orthotropous capsules of Sanionia georgicomcinata (Miill. Hal.) Ochyra and Hedenas are erect in their habitat, whereas those of Homalothecium sericeum (Hedw.) Schimp. are horizontal. The orthogonal capsules of Hylocomium splendens (Hedw.) Schimp. are horizontal. 

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