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compressed entodon moss

Scientific Name: Entodon compressus

Family: Entodontaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Compressed Entodon Moss

Explore the fascinating world of Entodon compressus, commonly known as compressed entodon moss.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a moss, Entodon compressus attaches quickly to surfaces, including concrete.
  • The plant is nonvascular.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Entodon compressus (Hedw.) Mll. Hal.
  • Common Name: Compressed Entodon Moss
  • Synonyms: Entodon compressus (Hedw.) C. Mll., Entodon challengeri (Paris) Card.
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Division: Bryophyta
  • Class: Bryopsida
  • Order: Hypnales
  • Family: Entodontaceae
  • Genus: Entodon

Distribution and Habitat

  • Entodon compressus has been found in Antarctica and China.
  • It grows prostrate, hugging surfaces, and attaches quickly to various surfaces, including acid soil to concrete.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Entodon compressus is a nonvascular plant (moss).
  • This shiny green moss grows prostrate and hugs surfaces in flat colonies.

Associated Species

  • In compressed Entodon habitat, the moss Entodon schleicheri (Schleicher's Silk Moss) has been identified.

Additional Information

  • Symbol: ENCO4