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clasmatodon moss

Scientific Name: Clasmatodon

Family: Fabroniaceae

Category: Moss

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Clasmatodon parvulus: Clasmatodon Moss

Clasmatodon parvulus, commonly known as Clasmatodon Moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the genus Clasmatodon.

Considerations for Pets

  • This moss is common on tree bark.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clasmatodon parvulus (Hampe) Hook. & Wilson ex Sull.
  • Common Name: Clasmatodon Moss
  • Family: Fabroniaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Clasmatodon parvulus (Hampe) Sull.
    • Clasmatodon parvulus var. rupestris Sull. & Lesq.
  • Genus: Clasmatodon Hook. & Wilson

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Clasmatodon parvulus is an inconspicuous moss.
  • It forms small, slender colonies.
  • It is small even for a moss, with leaves averaging 0.5 mm in length.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Clasmatodon parvulus is found in the southeastern United States.
  • It is common on tree bark.
  • Also found in South Texas.
  • Spanish records of Clasmatodon parvulus have been revised.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Clasmatodon may be found with Cornus florida.

Further Information

  • TSN 16491
  • DUKE collection
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Wikispecies
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