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Oxymitra incrassata
Scientific Name: Oxymitra incrassata
Family: Oxymitraceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Oxymitra incrassata
Oxymitra incrassata, also known by the synonym Oxymitra paleacea, is a species of liverwort belonging to the genus Oxymitra.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Accepted Scientific Name: Oxymitra incrassata (Brot.) Srgio & Sim-Sim
- Family: Oxymitraceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Divisio: Marchantiophyta
- Class: Marchantiopsida
- Order: Marchantiales
- Synonym: Oxymitra paleacea Bisch. ex Lindenb.
Distribution and Habitat
Oxymitra incrassata has a wide distribution across the globe, including:
- Arabian Peninsula
- Argentina
- Atlantic Islands
- Balearic Islands
- Balkan Peninsula
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Continental USA
- Crete
- Cyprus
- Czecho-Slovakia
- East Africa
- Mallorca, Espaa
It is often found in soil and on rock outcrops, sometimes near other bryophytes.
Morphological Characteristics
- Thallose liverwort
- Colless scales are present on the underside of the thallus, projecting beyond the thallus margin.
Genetic Information
Genetic information, such as RNA polymerase C1 (rpoC1) gene and 23S ribosomal RNA gene sequences, is available for Oxymitra incrassata. This genetic data aids in the study of its evolutionary relationships and genetic diversity.
Ecology
Oxymitra incrassata is a soil-inhabiting liverwort often found in association with other mosses. It has special adaptations to survive hot and dry periods.
Interactions with Other Organisms
This liverwort can be found growing near other bryophytes such as:
- Riccia ciliifera
- R. crinita
- R. macrocarpa
- R. nigrella
- R. papillosa
- Crossidium squamiferum var. squamiferum
Further Information
More information on Oxymitra incrassata can be found at:
- Tropicos (MO Bryo)
- Discover Life
- iNaturalist.org
- Brazilian Flora Checklist - Lista de Espcies da Flora do Brasil
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Drone-Application-Server database
- EOL.org articles