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anacamptodon moss
Scientific Name: Anacamptodon splachnoides
Family: Fabroniaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Anacamptodon splachnoides: The Knot-hole Moss
Anacamptodon splachnoides, commonly known as Anacamptodon Moss or Knot-hole Moss, is a fascinating yet uncommon moss species. Its elusive nature and specific habitat preferences make it a noteworthy subject for bryologists and plant enthusiasts alike.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anacamptodon splachnoides (Froel. ex Brid.) Brid.
- Synonyms: Anacamptodon
- Family: Fabroniaceae
- Group: Moss
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- This moss has been found in various locations, including Tucker County, WV, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Salajka National Nature Reserve, the Moravskoslezske Beskydy Mts (Czech Republic), and the Prats-de-Mollo-La Preste Protected Area (Pyrenees-Orientales, France).
- It is also considered rare in eastern Australia (south-eastern Qld and south-western).
- It has been found on the territory of the former USSR.
- The species is associated with knot-holes in trees, hence the common name "Knot-hole Moss."
Morphological Characteristics
- Anacamptodon splachnoides forms dark green, dense mats.
- It is described as a small moss with no apparent special characteristics morphologically.
- It exhibits an acrocarpous growth form, meaning it is erect and rarely branched.
Ecological Role
- It is an epixylic moss, meaning it grows on wood.
Quirky Facts
- The "Knot-hole Moss" is seldom collected by bryologists and is considered uncommon or even rare.
- One study explored an unusual substrate for Anacamptodon splachnoides.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Tropicos
- Flora of Mexico (Sharp, Crum & Eckel, 1994)