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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Anthocerotaceae — a group ofhornworts .
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Cell division had already been observed carefully and critically by a number of workers: by J.P. F. Turpin (1826) and B.C. Dumortier (1823) in filamen - tous algae, by Hugo von Mohl (1835-39) in filamentous algae and in the club moss Anthoceros; by J. Meyen
GENETIC CONTINUITY BENTLEY GLASS 1968
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The formation of subterranean tubers, which persist when the rest of the plant is killed by drought, is an interesting adaptation to this end, and is found in all three groups (_e. g._ in species of _Riccia_, _Fossombronia_ and _Anthoceros_).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" Various
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_ -- This small and very natural group includes the three genera _Anthoceros_, _Dendroceros_ and _Notothylas_, and stands in [v. 04 p. 0650] many respects in an isolated position among the Bryophyta.
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While Anthoceros proves that in these orders the male influence may exert its effects upon any point.
Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries William Griffith
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-- _Anthoceros laevis. _ sp, Sporogonium; c, columella.
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Some species of _Anthoceros_ agree with it in these respects.
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Three species of _Anthoceros_ occur in Britain, growing on the damp soil of fields, ditches, &c.
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_Notothylas_ resembles _Anthoceros_ in its thallus, but the sporogonium is much smaller.
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In _Sphagnum_, as in _Anthoceros_, the archesporium is derived from the amphithecium; in all other mosses it is the outermost layer of the endothecium.
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The capsule is similar to that of _Anthoceros_, but has no stomata, and the elaters have spirally thickened walls.
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