ENGLISH BRYOLOGICAL GLOSSARY 
The English glossary consists of 1,181 terms arranged alphabetically. Each term is preceded by 
a number that is used as a cross-reference by the other language versions. The numbers are 
only cross-reference pointers and are not otherwise significant. In fact, modifications to the 
English text after it was provided to the other language groups resulted in a few missing 
numbers and some numbers with suffixes (e.g., a, b). Terms are frequently followed by the 
plural or singular form of the word in parentheses and with the respective designation (pl. - ) 
or (sing. - ). At the end of each definition is the cross-reference number(s) to the French, 
German, and Spanish glossaries. The cross-references, enclosed in square brackets, consist of 
the first letter of the other language version (f, g, s) followed by one or more numbers that 
point to a term or terms in the other version. If the letter is followed by a dash (-) the term 
does not have a counterpart in that language. The designation "apx" following one of the 
letters refers the user to an appendix at the end of that language version. 
The English manuscript was substantially enhanced by the suggestions, criticisms, and 
comments provided by reviewers of the original English manuscript. The final English text 
presented here and used for translation of the other language versions was finalized with the 
help of the following people: 
B. Allen, Saint Louis; W. Buck, New York; H. Crum, Ann Arbor; B. Crandall-Stotler, 
Carbondale; A. Crundwell, Hampshire; C. Delgadillo M., México; R. Gradstein, Utrecht; R. 
Grolle, Jena; P. Jackson, Stamford; Y. Kuwahara, Kurume; C. Matteri, Buenos Aires; D. 
Mueller, College Station; R. Pursell, University Park; W. Reese, Lafayette; W. Schultze- 
Motel, Berlin; R. Seppelt, Kingston; W. Schofield, Vancouver; the late W. Steere, New York; 
B. Theirs, New York; R. Zander, Buffalo. 
The English manuscript was also reviewed by each of compilers of the other language versions 
and many useful improvements or corrections were b ds to the English text with their help 
and that of their committees. We have also received and helpful comments 
from many other bryologists and the officers of the International Association of Bryologists. 
Robert E. Magill Raymond E. Stotler 
Missouri Botanical Garden Southern Illinois University 
