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cyrtomnium moss
Scientific Name: Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides
Family: Mniaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides
Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, also known by the common name cyrtomnium moss, is a moss belonging to the Mniaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides (Huebener) T. J. Koponen
- Family: Mniaceae
- Synonym: Mnium hymenophylloides Hub.
Distribution and Habitat
- This calcicole moss is widespread at lowland stations across the North American Arctic.
- It is also found in Turkey and Southwest Asia.
- Additionally, it has been recorded in Croatia.
- It is an arctic-alpine species.
Morphological Characteristics
- The species is nonvascular.
- Leaf margin entire (or obscurely toothed).
Ecological Role
- It is considered a rare moss in some regions, such as New York State.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is found in association with other mosses and liverworts in various ecosystems.
Quirky Facts
- Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides has been recorded for the first time in Croatia.
Further Information
- Additional multimedia resources can be found on Wikimedia Commons.
- Tropicos database contains information about this plant.
- Nature Information System (EUNIS)