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schwetschkeopsis moss
Scientific Name: Schwetschkeopsis
Family: Myriniaceae
Category: Moss
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Schwetschkeopsis Moss
Learn about Schwetschkeopsis, a genus of moss, and specifically, Schwetschkeopsis fabronia, commonly known as Schwetschkeopsis Moss. This delicate moss has captured the attention of botanists and nature enthusiasts alike.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Schwetschkeopsis fabronia (Schwaegr.) Broth.
- Common Name: Schwetschkeopsis Moss
- Rank: Species
- Genus: Schwetschkeopsis
- Family: Myriniaceae (also referenced as Fabroniaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: The text mentions the basionym "(Schwaegr.)" within the scientific name, indicating a prior classification under a different genus.
- Related Species: The text refers to Schwetschkeopsis denticulata and Schwetschkeopsis elongata as well.
Distribution and Habitat
Schwetschkeopsis fabronia has a wide distribution across the globe. The provided text mentions:
- Angola
- Antarctica
- Thailand (specifically, Phrae province, Pa Nang Koy cave)
- China
- Maryland, USA (City of Baltimore)
- Southeastern Ohio, USA
- Xishuangbanna, southern Yunnan Province
- Fennoscandia
- Kerala (likely based on mention of related moss descriptions in the area)
This moss is found growing on trees and in caves.
Morphological Characteristics
- Schwetschkeopsis fabronia is described as a very slender and delicate moss.
Ecology
Schwetschkeopsis denticulata is found with other mosses like Anomodon tristis in moss societies.
Further Information
For more comprehensive information, consider exploring these resources:
- Tropicos
- Drone-Application-Server database
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- Ohio Moss and Lichen website (ohiomosslichen.org)
- Illustrated Moss Flora of Fennoscandia