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Menzies' anacolia moss

Scientific Name: Anacolia menziesii

Family: Bartramiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Anacolia menziesii - Menzies' Anacolia Moss

Explore the fascinating world of Anacolia menziesii, commonly known as Menzies' Anacolia Moss. This moss species offers a glimpse into the diversity and intricacies of the bryophyte world.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anacolia menziesii (Turner) Par.
  • Common Name: Menzies' Anacolia Moss
  • Family: Bartramiaceae
  • Group: Moss
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Bartramia menziesii
  • Varieties: Anacolia menziesii (Turner) Par. var. menziesii

Distribution and Habitat

While specific details on the overall distribution are limited in this document, historical records indicate collections dating back to Menzies' explorations. This moss is referenced within the European and Macaronesian moss flora and also found along the Northwest coast of America.

Nomenclature History

  • First described by Turner and later reclassified by Paris in 1894.

Further Information

  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 548230
  • Encyclopedia of Life
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