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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.