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schist cynodontium moss
Scientific Name: Cynodontium schisti
Family: Dicranaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Cynodontium schisti
Cynodontium schisti, commonly known as schist cynodontium moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family Dicranaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cynodontium schisti (Web. & Mohr) Lindb.
- Synonym: Cnestrum schisti (Web. & Mohr) Hag.
- Family: Dicranaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Divisio: Bryophyta (mosses)
Distribution and Habitat
This species has been observed in locations such as Canada (Nunavut), Zabaikalsky Territory, Dartmoor, the Scottish Highlands, and the Orulgan Range (Yakutia), as well as various locations within Europe. It often grows on sedimentary rocks, including schists.
Morphological Characteristics
Cynodontium schisti is a nonvascular plant, meaning it lacks specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients.