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grimmia dry rock moss

Scientific Name: Grimmia affinis

Family: Grimmiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Grimmia Dry Rock Moss

The term "Grimmia Dry Rock Moss" refers to a variety of moss species within the Grimmia genus. This content explores several species, their characteristics, and distribution.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that the moss grows on bare rock, suggesting a potentially rough texture.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Genus: Grimmia Hedw.
  • Common Name: Grimmia Dry Rock Moss (used for multiple species within the genus)
  • Species Examples:
    • Grimmia laevigata (Brid.) Brid.
    • Grimmia trichophylla Grev.
    • Grimmia americana E.B. Bartram (American Dry Rock Moss)
    • Grimmia brevirostris R.S. Williams
    • Grimmia pulvinata (Hedw.) (Pulvinate Dry Rock Moss, Gray-cushioned Grimmia)
    • Grimmia olneyi (Olney's Dry Rock Moss)
    • Grimmia montana (Montane Dry Rock Moss)
    • Grimmia ovalis (Oval Dry Rock Moss)
    • Grimmia plagiopodia
    • Grimmia pilifera
    • Grimmia mariniana Sayre
    • Grimmia elongata Kaulf. in Sturm
    • Grimmia hermanii (Herman's Dry Rock Moss)
    • Grimmia teretinervis
    • Grimmia apocarpa
    • Grimmia anodon
    • Grimmia donniana
    • Grimmia brittoniae Williams (Britton's Dry Rock Moss)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Division: Bryophyta
  • Class: Bryopsida
  • Order: Grimmiales
  • Family: Grimmiaceae
  • Synonyms (for Grimmia pulvinata):
    • Fissidens pulvinatus
    • Grimmia decipiens var. hendersonii

Distribution and Habitat

  • Grimmia laevigata is found on every continent except Antarctica.
  • It grows on bare rock in a wide range of environments.
  • Specific locations mentioned include Michigan (USA), Pickens County, South Carolina (USA), and Montana (USA).
  • Manitoba alvar habitats.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Forms cushions on rocks (e.g., Grimmia laevigata).
  • Growth Habit: Nonvascular.

Ecological Role

  • Successionally follows pioneering low-growing lichens.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Grows on rock substrate and nearby vegetation.

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • Montana Natural Heritage Program
  • Discover Life
  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)