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glacier brachythecium moss

Scientific Name: Brachythecium glaciale

Family: Brachytheciaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Brachythecium glaciale

Brachythecium glaciale, commonly known as glacier brachythecium moss, is a species of moss belonging to the Brachytheciaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Brachythecium glaciale Schimp. in B.S.G.
  • Common Name: Glacier brachythecium moss
  • Family: Brachytheciaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: BRGL2

Distribution and Habitat

  • This moss is found in locations such as Glacier National Park (Logan Pass), with elevations around 6800 feet.
  • It's also found in Montana, specifically at the base of Sperry Glacier.
  • Mentions are found regarding the glacial cirques situated in the Polish part of the Tatra Mountains, as well as glacial and post-glacial river and lake plains.

Ecological Role

  • This moss is a glacial relict.
  • It can grow after a glacier's ice retreated, needing only air and sunlight.