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notothylas
Scientific Name: Notothylas
Family: Notothyladaceae
Category: Hornwort
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Notothylas: The Overlooked Hornwort
Notothylas is a genus of hornworts, often overlooked despite its global distribution. It stands out as one of the smallest hornworts.
Scientific Classification
- Genus: Notothylas Sull. ex A. Gray
- Family: Notothyladaceae
- Major Group: Bryophytes (related to mosses)
Synonyms and Accepted Names
- Anthoceros orbicularis (Schwein.) Austin (synonym for Notothylas orbicularis)
- Nothothylas (misspelling)
Common Names
- Notothylas
- Round Notothylas (for Notothylas orbicularis)
Distribution and Habitat
- Found globally.
- Specific locations mentioned include China, Thailand, Nepal, D. R. Congo, Uganda, Germany, Macau (Coloane Island), Panama, and Mangalore (India).
Morphological Characteristics
- Small in size.
- Thallus (plant body) is typically monoecious (having both male and female reproductive structures on the same plant).
- Forms rosettes in close, overlapping masses.
- Has smooth-walled rhizoids (root-like structures) on the underside.
- Usually orbicular or suborbicular (round or almost round) in outline.
- Spores are shed throughout the growing season through longitudinal lines of openings extending from the apex downward.
Ecology and Conservation
- Research has been conducted on the ecology and population biology of Notothylas orbicularis, particularly in the context of species conservation.
Genetic Information
- Notothylas breutelii has a partial cds mitochondrial NADH dehydrogenase subunit 1 (nad1) gene with a 2,340 bp linear DNA sequence.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a hornwort and has spores.
Quirky Facts
- Notothylas is often overlooked despite its global distribution, possibly due to its small size.
- Some sources suggest Notothylas may have a capsule without a columella (central sterile tissue in the spore capsule) or with a reduced one.
Further Information
- Tropicos database: Mentions Notothylas javanica.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Contains information on Notothylas orbicularis.
- JSTOR: Provides access to articles from Botanical Gazette, including one on the sporogonium of Notothylas.
- India Biodiversity Portal: Contains information on Notothylas levieri.