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herpetineuron moss

Scientific Name: Herpetineuron toccoae

Family: Anomodontaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Herpetineuron Moss: A Detailed Overview

This page provides a comprehensive look at Herpetineuron toccoae, commonly known as Herpetineuron Moss.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Herpetineuron toccoae (Sull. &amp Lesq.) Cardot
  • Common Name: Herpetineuron Moss

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
  • Family: Anomodontaceae
  • Synonyms: Based on the text, Herpetineuron is also referred to as Herpetineuron (Mll. Hal.) Cardot and Herpetineuron (C. Mll.) Card.

Distribution and Habitat

Information indicates a distributional map is available. Also it can be found at an altitude of 700m.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Herpetineuron Moss is described as a nonvascular plant, classifying it as a moss.
  • It exhibits a nonvascular growth habit.
  • It can also be epiphytic, growing on other plants.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • It appears Herpetineuron toccoae has the broadest range of host trees, meaning it is commonly found growing on various types of trees.
  • The text also mentions the potential of Herpetineuron toccoae to absorb lead.

Related Genera

  • Herpetineuron is related to Anomodon, Haplohymenium and Bryonorrisia.

Further Information

  • GBIF view on Herpetineuron toccoae
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • USDA PLANTS Profile
  • Tropicos
  • Ohio Moss and Lichen Association: http://ohiomosslichen.org/moss-photos/