Variations in Capillitia and Pseudocapillitia
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The capillitium of Arcyria denudata consists of a
series of interconnected elements marked with half-rings and cogs. |
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The capillitia of Hemitrichia serpula is a network
of elements without free ends. |
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The capillitia of Trichia favoginea consists of short-tipped
individual elements with free ends. |
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The fruiting body of Metatrichia vesparium contains
spiny, free capillitial elements with pointed tips. |
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The pseudocapillitium of Lycogala epidendrum consists
of anastomosing tubules. Their surface is marked with transverse folds
and wrinkles. |
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In Bahamia capsulifera the pseudocapillitium is composed
of lime. |
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