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TetraphidaceaeIntroductionTetraphidaceae is a
Family in Tetraphidales.
In the
Plant theory it is included in
Polytrichales.
BotanyCentral strand present/absent.
Leaves cells parenchymatous.
Costa present, homogeneous Autoicous. Capsule erect, symmetric, cylindric, stomata present/absent. Annulus, Operculum present. Peristome of 4 teeth. Calyptra small, mitrate, glabrous. Gemmae present (Tetraphis). Predominantly north-tempearte. On various substrates in moist sites.