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seductive entodon moss

Scientific Name: Entodon seductrix

Family: Entodontaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Seductive Entodon Moss: A Detailed Look

The Seductive Entodon Moss, scientifically known as Entodon seductrix, is a fascinating species of moss. Its common name, "Seductive Entodon Moss," perfectly captures its allure.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Entodon seductrix (Hedw.) Mll. Hal.
  • Common Name: Seductive Entodon Moss
  • Family: Entodontaceae
  • Genus: Entodon
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: Cord Glaze Moss
  • Alternative Scientific Names:
    • Entodon seductrix C. Mller (1846)
    • Entodon seductrix Hedw.
  • Taxonomic Rank:
    • Entodon seductrix var. tenuis
    • Entodon seductrix var. minor Aust. ex Grout
    • Entodon seductrix var. demetrii (Ren. & Card.) Grout

Distribution and Habitat

This moss has been found in various locations, including:

  • Anne Arundel Co., Maryland
  • Prince Georges County, Maryland
  • Washington Co. MD (C&O Canal--Mountain Lock)
  • Antarctica
  • Canada
  • USA

Entodon seductrix is a pleurocarp that grows on soil, wood, and stone.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Nonvascular
  • Size: Fruiting cap approximately 3mm

Further Information

For more in-depth information, you can consult resources like:

  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
  • USDA Plants Profile
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • National Herbarium of Canada