Clades:
Dicranidae;
Bryanae;
Bryophyta;
Plants.
BotanyCentral strand absent.
Leaves: cells (rounded-)quadrate.
Costa present/absent homogeneous or, Autoicous, rarely syn- or dioicous.
Antheridia without specialized cap.
Seta, Capsule elevated by a pseudopodium; valves 4-10, attached at apex Spore sac dome-shaped.
Germination endosporic.
Calyptra: small, usually bistratose. Predominantly cool-temperate and tropical-montanous. Saxicolous