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Close view of spore cases, Carpet moss, E North America by Dembinsky Photo Assoc
Close view of spore cases, Carpet moss, E North America by Carol Dembinsky / Dembinsky Photo Associates Shows developing spore cases, alternation of generations also known as metagenesis
Size: 5400px × 3600px
Location: Eastern North America
Photo credit: © Carol Dembinsky / Dembinsky Photo Associates / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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