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loeskeobryum moss
Scientific Name: Loeskeobryum
Family: Hylocomiaceae
Category: Moss
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Loeskeobryum brevirostre
Loeskeobryum brevirostre, also known as Loeskeobryum Moss or Short-beaked Wood-moss, is a species of moss belonging to the family Hylocomiaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Loeskeobryum brevirostre (Brid.) Fleisch.
- Synonyms: Hylocomium brevirostre (Brid.) Schimp.
- Family: Hylocomiaceae
- Taxonomic Serial Number: 547472, 547896
Distribution and Habitat
- The moss is found in various locations, including Glamorgan, Derbyshire and Croatia.
- Typical habitat includes partly woodland environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- Shoots are medium-sized, ranging from 7 to 12 cm in length.
- The shoots appear dull.
- The stem is sometimes red.
- Paraphyllia closely cover the stem.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Loeskeobryum is mentioned as being sister to the moss genus Meteoriella.
- Frequently found with *Ptilium*.
Quirky Facts
- The genus *Loeskeobryum* is named after Leopold Loeske, a German bryologist and journalist (1865-1935).
Further Information
- Tropicos
- Encyclopedia of Life