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astomum moss

Scientific Name: Astomum ludovicianum

Family: Pottiaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Astomum Mosses

The genus Astomum comprises several species of mosses, often referred to collectively as "astomum moss." These mosses belong to the family Pottiaceae and have been the subject of ongoing taxonomic study and revision.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Astomum Hampe
  • Family: Pottiaceae
  • Division: Bryophyta
  • Class: Bryopsida
  • Order: Pottiales
  • Notable Species:
    • Astomum ludovicianum (Sull.) Sull.
    • Astomum muehlenbergianum (Sw.) Grout (Muehlenberg's astomum moss)
    • Astomum nitidulum (C. Mll.) Sull.
    • Astomum sullivantii Bruch &amp Schimp.
    • Astomum phascoides (Hook. ex Drumm.) Grout
  • Synonyms and Related Names:
    • Weissia subgenus Astomum (Hampe) Kindb. (suggested change in nomenclature)
    • Weissia phascopsis Zand.

Distribution and Habitat

Astomum mosses have been observed in various locations, including:

  • The United States
  • Australia
  • South Texas
  • Quebec-Labrador

Morphological Characteristics

  • Species within or near the genus Weissia Astomum include species with immersed capsules.
  • Lacking an operculum (lid of the spore capsule).

Genetic and Cytological Information

  • Cytological studies have been conducted on natural intergeneric hybrids and their parental species within the moss genera Astomum and Weissia. These studies help understand the relationships between species and the process of hybridization in mosses.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Astomum mosses, like other mosses, can form hybrids with other moss species, particularly within the genus Weissia.

Resources and Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Garden Guides
  • Australian New Crops Web Site
  • ResearchGate
  • Drone-Application-Server database

Quirky Facts

  • The name Astomum is derived from Greek, meaning "without a mouth," referring to the absence of an operculum (lid) on the spore capsule.