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Siberian myurella moss

Scientific Name: Myurella sibirica

Family: Pterigynandraceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Siberian Myurella Moss (Myurella sibirica)

Considerations for Pets

  • As a moss, Myurella sibirica may harbor small invertebrates.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Myurella sibirica (Mll. Hal.) Reim.
  • Common Name: Siberian myurella moss, Siberian Mousetail Moss
  • Symbol: MYSI2
  • Group: Moss
  • Family: Pterigynandraceae (some sources mention Amblystegiaceae and Theliaceae)
  • Synonyms:
    • Myurella careyana Sull. in Sull &amp Lesq.
    • Myurella careyana Sull. var. tenella Hab.
    • Myurella gracilis Lindb.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in Siberia, Japan, Europe, and North America (Michigan).
  • Grows in arctic-alpine habitats, specifically in rock crevices.
  • Observed in the Yamal Peninsula (west Siberian Arctic).

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a non-vascular plant.

Ecological Role

  • Grows in nival moss communities.
  • May creep over other plants, such as Drepanocladus brevifolius and Myurella julacea.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Associated with Tardigrades.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Tropicos (Missouri Botanical Garden)
  • NatureWatch NZ
  • Australian New Crops Web Site
  • TERMIUM (Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank)