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Mesoptychia sahlbergii
Scientific Name: Mesoptychia sahlbergii
Family: Mesoptychiaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Mesoptychia sahlbergii: Sahlberg's Liverwort
Explore the fascinating world of Mesoptychia sahlbergii, commonly known as Sahlberg's Liverwort. This intriguing plant belongs to the liverwort family and has captured the attention of botanists and ecologists alike.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Mesoptychia sahlbergii (Lindb. & Arnell) A. Evans
- Common Name: Sahlberg's Liverwort
- Family: Mesoptychiaceae / Jungermanniaceae (The text lists both families)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Jungermannia sahlbergii Lindb. et Arnell
Distribution and Habitat
Mesoptychia sahlbergii is found in Arctic regions. Specific locations mentioned include:
- Alaska
- British Columbia
- Yukon Territory
- Arctic Coast (Umiat, Colville River)
It typically grows on bare calcareous loamy ground and gravel covered with calcareous deposits.
Morphological Characteristics
This liverwort is small, measuring between 0.3 and 2.8 mm wide. The underleaves are laciniate or two-lobed near the base, with few cilia or short teeth.
Classification
- Phylum: Hepaticophyta
- Class: Hepaticopsida / Jungermanniopsida
- Order: Jungermanniales
Ecological Role
Mesoptychia sahlbergii is a phytogeographically significant species in bryoflora.
Related Species
Other species in the genus Mesoptychia include:
- Mesoptychia polymorpha
- Mesoptychia rutheana
- Mesoptychia morrisoncola
- Mesoptychia collaris
- Mesoptychia badensis
Further Information
For more information, you can refer to:
- Tropicos
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Early Land Plants Today (ELPT)
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) - TSN 14686
- Discover Life