Bryopsida

The Bryopsida constitute the largest class of mosses, containing 95% of all moss species. It consists of approximately 11,500 species, common throughout the whole world.

Bryidae is an important subclass of Bryopsida. It is common all over the world. Members have a double peristome with alternating tooth segments.

Diphyscium is a genus of mosses in the family Diphysciaceae. Members of this genus are small, perennial plants. The capsule does not elongate much, and remains buried among surrounding leaves.

The Dicranidae are a widespread and diverse subclass of mosses in class Bryopsida, with many species of dry or disturbed areas. They are distinguished by their spores; the peristome teeth are haplolepidous with a 4:2:3 formula, and an exostome is absent.

The Funariidae are a widespread group of mosses in class Bryopsida. The majority of species belong to the genera Funaria (c. 200 species) and Physcomitrium (c. 80 species).

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