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herpetineuron moss
Scientific Name: Herpetineuron
Family: Anomodontaceae
Category: Moss
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Herpetineuron Moss (Herpetineuron toccoae)
Herpetineuron toccoae, commonly known as Herpetineuron Moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family Anomodontaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Herpetineuron toccoae (Sull. & Lesq.) Cardot
- Synonyms: Herpetineuron (Mll. Hal.) Cardot, Herpetineuron (C. Mll.) Card.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Anomodontaceae (sometimes listed in Thuidiaceae)
- Genus: Herpetineuron
- Species: Herpetineuron toccoae
Distribution and Habitat
- The distribution of Herpetineuron toccoae has been studied, with data available from sources like Discover Life.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Herpetineuron toccoae is a nonvascular plant (a moss).
- It exhibits shade tolerance.
- It sometimes grows as an epiphyte on trees.
Ecological Role
- Herpetineuron toccoae has been studied for its ability to accumulate lead from traffic pollution.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It appears to grow epiphytically on various host trees.
Further Information
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) provides a view of Herpetineuron toccoae.
- Encyclopedia of Life contains information about Herpetineuron toccoae.
- USDA PLANTS Database includes a profile for Herpetineuron.
- Tropicos database offers information on the plant.
- Ohio Moss and Lichen Association (http://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-photos/) may contain additional information.