APPENDIX 267 



Position of capsule 



Capsules of most genera are more or less inclined. 



Capsule erect 43, 44, 45. 46, 47, 48, 5°, 5i, 52, 53, 54- 



Capsule partially concealed by leaves . . . . 42, 43, 46, 47. 



Shape of operculum 

 The operculum of most mosses is convex, cone-shaped, 



or short-beaked, and not especially conspicuous. 

 Operculum conspicuously long-beaked .... 



73, 76, 77, 78, 80. 



