Calyptra

Definition:

  • (n.) A little hood or veil, resembling an extinguisher in form and position, covering each of the small flasklike capsules which contain the spores of mosses; also, any similar covering body.

Compare calyptra with other words:

calyptra vs. perichaetium

calyptra vs. membranous

calyptra vs. subsection

calyptra vs. diptera

calyptra vs. musca

calyptra vs. trichome

apical vs. calyptra

calyptra vs. rootcap

archegonium vs. calyptra

calyptra vs. tissue

calyptra vs. hood

calyptra vs. perigynium

calyptra vs. veil