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Riccia andina

Scientific Name: Riccia andina

Family: Ricciaceae

Category: Liverwort

Growth: Nonvascular

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Riccia andina

Riccia andina is a liverwort belonging to the genus Riccia.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Riccia are small plants, which could be ingested by pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that Riccia are small plants, which could be ingested by children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Riccia andina Mll. Frib.
  • Family: Ricciaceae
  • Major Group: Bryophytes (Mosses and liverworts)
  • Subspecies:
    • Riccia andina Mll. Frib. ssp. chionophora R.M. Schust.
    • Riccia atromarginata Levier ssp. iodocheila (M. Howe) R.M. Schust.
    • Riccia atromarginata Levier ssp. atromarginata
  • Synonyms: Some sources may list Riccia andina K. Mller as an unresolved name.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The species name "andina" suggests a distribution in the Andes region.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Riccia species are liverworts.
  • The plant body is a thallus, which is not differentiated into root, stem, and leaves.

Ecology and Interactions

  • Riccia can hide weight in aquariums.

Further Information

  • Tropicos: Provides information about Riccia andina.
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium: A resource for searching specimens.
  • JSTOR Plant Science: Offers access to plant science literature and specimens.
  • SEINet: A network providing access to biodiversity data.
  • African Plants Database: Contains information about plants found in Africa.
  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of the genus Riccia.