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dichelyma moss
Scientific Name: Dichelyma capillaceum
Family: Fontinalaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
Duration:
Other Names:
Dichelyma uncinatum
Dichelyma uncinatum, also known as dichelyma moss, is a species of moss belonging to the genus Dichelyma.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dichelyma uncinatum Mitt.
- Synonym: Dichelyma falcatum var. uncinatum (Mitt.) Lawt.
- Family: Fontinalaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Genus: Dichelyma Myrin, 1833
Distribution and Habitat
The genus Dichelyma is described as a North Temperate genus, with some species found in North America. Specifically, Dichelyma capillaceum is found in amphi-Atlantic regions and locations such as Antarctica, Canada (including Nova Scotia), and Russia.
Morphological Characteristics
One California species of Dichelyma features long, almost subulate, and falcate-secund leaves.
Ecological Role
Dichelyma falcatum is an aquatic moss. In some regions, such as the EU, it is included in the Habitats Directive, alongside species like the white-backed woodpecker and the Cucujus cinnaberinus beetle, suggesting its importance in those ecosystems.
Related Species
Several other Dichelyma species are mentioned, including:
- Dichelyma falcatum (sickle dichelyma moss)
- Dichelyma capillaceum (awned dichelyma moss)
- Dichelyma antarcticum
- Dichelyma pallescens
Further Information
For more information, consult resources such as Tropicos, Wikispecies, and the Bryophytes of BC introduction.