<P> An elater is a cell ( or structure attached to a cell ) that is hygroscopic , and therefore will change shape in response to changes in moisture in the environment . Elaters come in a variety of forms , but are always associated with plant spores . In many plants that do not have seeds , they function in dispersing the spores to a new location . Mosses do not have elaters , but peristome which also change shape with changes in humidity or moisture to allow for a gradual release of spores . </P>
<P> An elater is a cell ( or structure attached to a cell ) that is hygroscopic , and therefore will change shape in response to changes in moisture in the environment . Elaters come in a variety of forms , but are always associated with plant spores . In many plants that do not have seeds , they function in dispersing the spores to a new location . Mosses do not have elaters , but peristome which also change shape with changes in humidity or moisture to allow for a gradual release of spores . </P>
elater mechanism for seed dispersal is exhibited by
elater mechanism for seed dispersal is exhibited by
many plants that do not have seeds
many plants that do not have seeds