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Pellia megaspora
Scientific Name: Pellia megaspora
Family: Pelliaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Pellia megaspora
Pellia megaspora, also known as Large-spored Pellia, is a species of liverwort in the genus Pellia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Pellia megaspora R.M. Schust.
- Synonyms: Pellia appalachiana R.M. Schust. (pro hybr.)
- Family: Pelliaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Division: Hepatophyta
- Subdivision: Hepaticae
- Class: Not explicitly mentioned, but implied to be within Hepaticae
Distribution and Habitat
Pellia megaspora is found in cool and temperate regions. It has been identified in the eastern part of the USA and Quebec, Canada. Specific details about its broader geographical distribution are currently not available.
Morphological Characteristics
- The genus Pellia has apical cells that are wedge-shaped.
Ecology
Pellia is a small but widespread genus of liverworts in the cool and temperate regions
Genetic and Cytological Information
Studies have explored the cytology of the Pellia megaspora - endiviifolia complex, though specific chromosome numbers for P. megaspora are not provided in the text.
Quirky Facts
- Pellia megaspora is considered rare in some regions, such as Quebec.
- There is conflicting evidence for the monophyly of A. megaspora.
Further Information
- ITIS Database: Integrated Taxonomic Information System (TSN 552075)
- Encyclopedia of Life: Information may be available on the Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life: Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Pellia megaspora.
- TERMIUM: TERMIUM is the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.