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dichelyma moss
Scientific Name: Dichelyma
Family: Fontinalaceae
Category: Moss
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Dichelyma Moss
This page provides information about the moss genus Dichelyma, focusing on species such as Dichelyma uncinatum and Dichelyma capillaceum.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Dichelyma (Genus)
- Common Name: Dichelyma Moss
- Family: Fontinalaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Dichelyma falcatum var. uncinatum (Mitt.) Lawt. (for Dichelyma uncinatum)
Distribution and Habitat
- The genus Dichelyma is a North Temperate genus.
- Dichelyma capillaceum has an amphi-Atlantic distribution.
- Specific locations mentioned include:
- Antarctica
- Canada (including Nova Scotia)
- Russia
- Bulgaria
- Montenegro
- Serbia
- Often considered an aquatic moss.
Morphological Characteristics
- One California species of Dichelyma has long, almost subulate, and falcate-secund leaves.
Genetic and Cytological Information
- Research has been conducted on the genetic relationships of Dichelyma capillaceum.
- Studies involve sequencing to understand the phylogeny of the Fontinalaceae family, which includes Dichelyma, Fontinalis, and Brachelyma.
Ecological Role
- Dichelyma falcatum is considered a riparian moss.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The white-backed woodpecker, Dichelyma moss, and the Cucujus cinnaberinus beetle are included in the EU Habitats Directive.
Further Information
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): ITIS Website
- Tropicos: Tropicos Website
- iNaturalist: Use iNaturalist to share and view photos of Dichelyma uncinatum.