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entodontopsis moss
Scientific Name: Entodontopsis
Family: Stereophyllaceae
Category: Moss
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Entodontopsis leucostega: A Detailed Look
Entodontopsis leucostega, commonly known as Entodontopsis Moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family Stereophyllaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Entodontopsis leucostega (Brid.) Buck & Irel.
- Common Name: Entodontopsis Moss
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Stereophyllaceae
- Genus: Entodontopsis
- Synonym: Stereophyllum leucostegum (Brid.) Mitt.
Distribution and Habitat
Entodontopsis leucostega has been found in various locations, including Antarctica, Belize, Bolivia and China. Other species within the genus, such as Entodontopsis pygmaea, have been observed in Vietnam, Thailand, China, India, and Nepal. Some moss species of the *Entodontopsis* genus have been found growing on tree barks.
Morphological Characteristics
Entodontopsis leucostega is a nonvascular plant, classified as a moss.
Related Species
- Entodontopsis pygmaea
- Entodontopsis nitens
- Entodontopsis wightii
- Entodontopsis tavoyensis
Resources and Further Information
Taxonomic information can be found in the British Database of World Flora and Fauna and the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) under TSN 547767.