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ctenidium moss
Scientific Name: Ctenidium
Family: Hypnaceae
Category: Moss
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Ctenidium molluscum: An In-Depth Look at Comb-Moss
Ctenidium molluscum, commonly known as Chalk Comb-moss or simply Comb-moss, is a fascinating and variable moss species. This page explores its taxonomy, distribution, morphology, and more.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ctenidium molluscum (Hedw.) Mitt.
- Common Names: Chalk Comb-moss, Comb-moss, Mollusc Ctenidium Moss
- Synonyms:
- Ctenidium malacodes Mitt.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Division: Bryophyta
- Class: Bryopsida
- Order: Hypnales
- Family: Hypnaceae
- Genus: Ctenidium
- Symbol: CTENI3
Distribution and Habitat
- Ctenidium molluscum is a widespread and common species.
- Example habitat: Slate Run Metro Park, Pickaway County, Ohio, Daugbjerg kalkgruber, Jylland, Danmark.
Morphological Characteristics
- This moss forms soft, closely branched, loose, yellowish-green patches.
- It grows in mats with short pinnate structures.
- Leaves of the comb moss do not have a midrib.
- Described as a "very shiny moss with bright recurved tips."
Quirky Facts
- The German name for Ctenidium molluscum is "Weiches Kammmoos" or "Strauenfedernmoos," which translates to "Soft Comb-moss" or "Ostrich Feather Moss."
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Tardigrades (water bears) have been found on Ctenidium molluscum.
Further Information
- USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
- Tropicos
- British Bryological Society Checklist of British and Irish Bryophytes