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Barbilophozia atlantica
Scientific Name: Barbilophozia atlantica
Family: Jungermanniaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Barbilophozia atlantica: Atlantic Pawwort
Barbilophozia atlantica, commonly known as Atlantic Pawwort, is a liverwort belonging to the family Scapaniaceae (or alternatively, according to some sources, Jungermanniaceae or Lophoziaceae). This species has garnered attention in bryological studies, particularly in Britain and the Iberian Peninsula.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Barbilophozia atlantica (Kaal.) Loeske or Barbilophozia atlantica (Kaal.) K. Mull. or Barbilophozia atlantica (Kaal.) Muell.Frib.
- Authority: (Kaal.) Muell.Frib. or (Kaal.) K.Muell.
- Common Name: Atlantic Pawwort
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Lophozia atlantica (Kaal.) K. Mull., Orthocaulis atlanticus
- Family: Scapaniaceae, Jungermanniaceae or Lophoziaceae (depending on the source)
Morphological Characteristics
- Small to medium-sized shoots, ascending to upright.
- Width: 0.5-2.5 mm.
- Color: Light green to dark green or brownish.
Distribution and Habitat
Barbilophozia atlantica is found in various regions, including Britain, Ireland, Portugal, Norway and the Iberian Peninsula. It appears to be more widespread in upland areas, but can be found in lowland wetlands as well.
Distinguishing Features
- Microscopic examination may be required to distinguish it from Barbilophozia floerkei reliably.
- Can be confused with other Barbilophozia species.
Quirky Facts
- The species name has several variations depending on the author cited (e.g., (Kaal.) Loeske, (Kaal.) K. Mull., (Kaal.) Muell.Frib.).
Further Information
- Tropicos
- Encyclopedia of Life
- British Bryological Society
- TERMIUM (Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank)
- Discover Life