In
Tasmania, Tetrapterum is represented by two species,
T. cylindricum and T. weymouthii. T. cylindricum is a free-fruiting moss
that typically forms low dense turfs on bare earth. The beautifully
colored capsules which are held just above the leaves are probably
the most distinctive feature of this moss. Little is known of
T. weymouthii (previously Phascum weymouthii).
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