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Barbilophozia hatcheri
Scientific Name: Barbilophozia hatcheri
Family: Jungermanniaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Barbilophozia hatcheri
Barbilophozia hatcheri, also known as Hatcher's Pawwort or Hatcher's barbilophozia, is a liverwort species belonging to the family Jungermanniaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- This liverwort produces dark red gemmae on the shoot tips.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Barbilophozia hatcheri (A. Evans) Loeske
- Common Names: Hatcher's Pawwort, Hatcher's barbilophozia
- Family: Jungermanniaceae (also mentioned as Scapaniaceae)
- Synonym: Lophozia hatcheri (Evans) Steph.
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Barbilophozia hatcheri has been found in Europe, including Austria (Salzburg - Hüttschlag - Schwarzwand).
- It is also found in Antarctica.
- It often occurs as a pioneer plant, especially on granite rocks.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- This liverwort grows upright or erect.
- A closer look reveals dark gemmae produced on the shoot tips.
Ecology
- In Antarctica, studies have focused on mycothalli, observing reductions in frequencies between 54°S and other locations.
- It often occurs as a pioneer plant.
Quirky Facts
- A novel skeletal diterpenoid, named hatcherenone, has been isolated from this liverwort.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Studies have been performed concerning mycothalli of Barbilophozia hatcheri, specifically in Antarctica.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Barbilophozia hatcheri.
- The Plant List and NYBG Virtual Herbarium may contain additional information.