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Hall's archidium moss

Scientific Name: Archidium hallii

Family: Archidiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Archidium hallii: Hall's Archidium Moss

Archidium hallii, commonly known as Hall's Archidium Moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family Archidiaceae. This species is found in various locations around the world and has been the subject of botanical study and observation.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Archidium hallii Austin
  • Common Name: Hall's Archidium Moss
  • Family: Archidiaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Symbol: ARHA9
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 15805
  • Synonyms/Related Taxa:
    • Bruchia hallii (Hall's Bruchia Moss)
    • Archidium hallii Aust. var. minus Ren. &amp Card.
    • Archidium minus

Distribution and Habitat

  • Archidium hallii has been reported in various regions.
  • Other Archidium species have been found in locations such as Antarctica, Australia, India, Chile, and South Africa.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Archidium hallii is a nonvascular plant, specifically a moss.

Genetic and Cytological Information

  • Moss KNOX homologues (MKN genes) have been subject of functional analysis.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Archidium mosses can sometimes be found in association with other plants.
  • Extracts of Archidium ohioense moss, for example, have been procured by soaking the plants in acetone.

Further Information

  • Flora of North America
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna