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Riccia atromarginata
Scientific Name: Riccia atromarginata
Family: Ricciaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Riccia atromarginata
Riccia atromarginata Levier is the accepted scientific name for this species, a type of liverwort. It does not appear to have widely recognized common names.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Riccia atromarginata Levier
- Family: Ricciaceae
- Genus: Riccia
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Riccia atromarginata subsp. atromarginata
Distribution and Habitat
This species has been recorded in locations such as Cartagena, Spain, growing in open soils. It is also referenced in connection with Morocco.
Morphological Characteristics
Riccia atromarginata is described as a thallose hepatic. A distinctive feature is the presence of papillose projections on the thallus.
Genetic Information
A partial sequence of the 26S ribosomal RNA gene of Riccia atromarginata has been recorded (972 bp linear DNA AF225994.1 GI:8099402). Also, the tRNA-Leu (trnL) gene has been sequenced.
Interactions with Other Organisms
The ventral scales of Riccia atromarginata share a very dark color with a few other species within the genus.
Further Information
Further information about Riccia atromarginata can be found at:
- Tropicos
- Discover Life
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
- Checklist of Bryophytes of Portugal
- Permaculture Local Species database
- GOBASE (organelle genome database)