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convex entosthodon moss
Scientific Name: Entosthodon planoconvexus
Family: Funariaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Convex Entosthodon Moss (Entosthodon planoconvexus)
Entosthodon planoconvexus, commonly known as Convex Entosthodon Moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family Funariaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Entosthodon planoconvexus (E.B. Bartram) Grout
- Family: Funariaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Entosthodon planoconvexus (Bartram) Grout, Entosthodon planoconvexus (E.B. Bartram ) Grout
Morphological Characteristics
- Nonvascular plant
- Forms loose carpets with short shoots (3-10 mm)
- Capsule has a convex operculum (lid)
- Exostome teeth are reddish brown when present
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in various locations, including Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Costa Rica, and Algeria.
- Terricolous, forming diffuse patches on damp earth
Quirky Facts
- The operculum (lid) on the capsule of this moss is convex.
- Species in the *Entosthodon* genus are short-lived.
Further Information
- Biolib.cz: http://www.biolib.cz/en/taxonnames/id211321/
- Grout, A. J. (1933-1940) Moss Fl. N. Amer.
- Tropicos