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Blasia
Scientific Name: Blasia
Family: Blasiaceae
Category: Liverwort
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Blasia pusilla: The Common Kettlewort
Blasia pusilla, also known as Common Kettlewort, is the sole species within the liverwort genus Blasia.
Considerations for Pets
- This liverwort is small, typically reaching only 3-5mm in size.
- The presence of star-like gemmae (small propagules) may be of interest.
Considerations for Children
- This liverwort is small, typically reaching only 3-5mm in size.
- The presence of star-like gemmae (small propagules) may be of interest.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Blasia pusilla
- Common Name: Common Kettlewort
- Family: Blasiaceae
- Order: Metzgeriales
- Synonym: Jungermannia blasia, Blasia immersa
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a medium-sized thallose liverwort.
- It is characterized by the presence of a collar around the base of the sporophyte flask.
- It forms clusters of star-like gemmae.
- Typical size is between 3 mm and 5 mm.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Blasia pusilla can form symbiotic relationships with other organisms. Some studies have focused on how disruptions affect the symbiotic competency of this liverwort.
Further Information
- Images of Blasia pusilla are available at BioImages - the Virtual Field-Guide (Malcolm Storey).
- Multimedia resources are available on Wikimedia Commons.
- Specimens can be found in the Linnaean Herbarium (LINN 1270.1 and LINN 1270.2).