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Fossombronia alaskana
Scientific Name: Fossombronia alaskana
Family: Fossombroniaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Fossombronia alaskana
Fossombronia alaskana is a liverwort species first described by Steere & Inoue. It is also known as Alaskan Fossombronia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Fossombronia alaskana Steere & Inoue
- Family: Fossombroniaceae
- Group: Liverwort
- Taxonomic Serial Number: 15394
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is found in arctic Alaska, specifically within the Brooks Range and its surroundings.
- It has been found in widely separated localities.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is known as a rare arctic liverwort.
- It has been axenically cultured for research purposes.
Quirky Facts
- Fossombronia alaskana has been a subject of study regarding the biosynthesis of neo-epi-verrucosane diterpene. Researchers have used 1-13C-labelled glucose in incorporation experiments with axenic cultures.
Further Information
- The Plant List: Search for Fossombronia alaskana.
- ITIS: Integrated Taxonomic Information System, TSN 15394.
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution information.