A new discovery of the umbrella liverwort Marchantia Polymorpha, near Lost Lagoon in Stanley cup like structures that you see on the
A new discovery of the umbrella liverwort Marchantia Polymorpha, near Lost Lagoon in Stanley cup like structures that you see on the thalli are called gemmae cups, which hold the gemmae- the things that look like little seeds. The gemmae cups themselves are about 2mm wide. Rain drops hit these gemmae cups and scatter the gemmae, which allow the liverwort to you very much for viewing my work, and thank you VERY MUCH for over MILLION views!!Incredible! And I’m very appreciative of all the support I receive. Comments on my images and favoriting is always appreciated! I’m glad so many people enjoy my work. :-)Please Like me on FaceBook Please don’t forget to check out my other websites, which can be accessed through: MichaelSchmidtPhotographyIf you'd like to contact me about my photography, please email me hereThanks again!
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Location: Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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