Bryophyte Comparison MicroSim

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How to Use

• Explore Mode: Hover over numbered markers or click labels to learn about each structure
• Quiz Mode: Test your knowledge — click the correct marker when prompted
• Edit Mode: Add ?edit=true to the URL to drag markers and calibrate positions

Structures

1. Moss Gametophyte — The dominant leafy green life stage
2. Sporophyte (Capsule) — Spore-producing structure on a stalk
3. Rhizoids — Anchoring filaments (not true roots)
4. Moss Leaves — Tiny, often one-cell-thick photosynthetic structures
5. Liverwort Thallus — Flat, ribbon-like body growing horizontally
6. Gemmae Cups — Asexual reproduction splash cups
7. Hornwort Thallus — Circular rosette of flat green tissue
8. Horn-Shaped Sporophyte — Tall horn-like spore structures unique to hornworts