The one or two rows of teeth that play a role in the release of spores from a moss capsule constitute the
A) peristome.
B) sporophyte.
C) gametophyte.
D) operculum.
E) calyptra.

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The peristome is the structure involved in the release of spores from a moss capsule, consisting of one or two rows of teeth that help control the dispersal of spores by responding to humidity changes.

The One or Two Rows of Teeth That Play a Role