<i>Physcomitrella patens</i> (IMAGE) Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia Caption The moss Physcomitrella patens serves as our model for early land plant reproduction. The image shows colonies of the moss growing on plates under laboratory conditions. Credit Roberto Keller, IGC. Usage Restrictions Credits should be mentioned every time this image is used. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.