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Plagiochila arctica var. arctica
Scientific Name: Plagiochila arctica var. arctica
Family: Plagiochilaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Plagiochila arctica
Plagiochila arctica is a liverwort belonging to the family Plagiochilaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Plagiochila arctica Bryhn & Kaal.
- Rank: Variety
- Family: Plagiochilaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Higher Taxa: Hepatophyta, Jungermanniopsida, Jungermanniales, Plagiochilaceae, Plagiochila
- Synonyms:
- Plagiochila arctica var. arctica
- Plagiochila arctica var. subarctica (Joerg.) H.Inoue (Accepted Name)
- Plagiochila asplenioides var. subarctica Jrg. (Basionym)
- Plagiochila porelloides var. subarctica (Jorg.) Lammes
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is found in arctic regions, including the Russian Arctic, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories.
- It also occurs in temperate regions with oceanic climates.
Ecological Role
- Plagiochila arctica is a component of arctic bryophyte communities.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a nonvascular plant.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- The Plant List
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)