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forsstroemia moss
Scientific Name: Forsstroemia trichomitria
Family: Leptodontaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Forsstroemia trichomitria: Forsstroemia Moss, Fan Moss
Forsstroemia trichomitria, commonly known as forsstroemia moss or fan moss, is a species of moss belonging to the genus Forsstroemia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Forsstroemia trichomitria (Hedw.) Lindb.
- Family: Neckeraceae / Leptodontaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Division: Bryophyta
- Synonyms:
- Forsstroemia trichomitria var. floridana (Lindb.) Sull.
- Forsstroemia trichomitria var. floridana (Lindb.) Crum et al.
- Other Species within Forsstroemia:
- Forsstroemia producta (Hornsch.) Par.
- Forsstroemia ohioense (Sull.) Lindb.
- Forsstroemia sinensis (Besch.) Par.
- Forsstroemia sinensis var. minor Broth.
- Forsstroemia nitida Lindb.
Distribution and Habitat
- Forsstroemia trichomitria is an epiphytic moss, meaning it grows on other plants, particularly hardwood trunks in moist forests.
- It has been observed in Garrett County, Maryland, and at Floracliff growing on white oak.
Morphological Characteristics
- Forsstroemia trichomitria is a pleurocarpous moss, meaning it has a branching growth habit.
- Secondary stems and branches are slender, attenuate, or flagelliform.
- Leaf shape and laminal cells resemble F. trichomitria, with filiform and twisted leaf-apex.
Ecology
- Forsstroemia trichomitria (Hedw.) Lindb. (Cryphaeaceae) is an epiphytic moss that forms luxurious mats on hardwood trunks in moist forests.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Tardigrades have been observed on Forsstroemia trichomitria.
Further Information
- TSN 16501
- Ohio Moss and Lichen Association: ohiomosslichen.org
- Tropicos
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life