Question

What is the importance or function of Paraphyses in moss?

Answer 1

Paraphyses are erect sterile filament-like support structures occurring among the reproductive apparatuses of fungi, ferns, bryophytes and some thallophytes. In certain fungi, they are part of the fertile spore-bearing layer. ... The tips of paraphyses may contain the pigments which colour the hymenium.

Answer 2

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The moss plants possess numerous club shaped or filamentous structures which are known as the paraphysis.