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Anthoceros lamellatus

Scientific Name: Anthoceros lamellatus

Family: Anthocerotaceae

Category: Hornwort

Growth: Nonvascular

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Anthoceros lamellatus

Anthoceros lamellatus, also known as Anthoceros lamellatus, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the hornwort family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anthoceros lamellatus Steph.
  • Family: Anthocerotaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Division: Anthocerotophyta
  • Class: Anthocerotopsida
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Aspiromitus appalachianus, Anthoceros adscendens

Distribution and Habitat

  • Anthoceros lamellatus has been found in Colombia/Venezuela and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Mata Atlântica).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Anthoceros lamellatus is a nonvascular plant.
  • It exhibits a nonvascular growth habit.

Genetic Information

  • The ribosomal protein S4 (rps4) gene in the chloroplast has been partially sequenced.

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): ITIS Website (TSN 547322)
  • Tropicos: Tropicos Website
  • Encyclopedia of Life: EOL Website
  • Discover Life: Discover Life Website
  • NatureServe Explorer