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Holzinger's brachythecium moss
Scientific Name: Brachythecium holzingeri
Family: Brachytheciaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
Duration:
Other Names:
Holzinger's Brachythecium Moss (Brachythecium holzingeri)
Brachythecium holzingeri, commonly known as Holzinger's Brachythecium Moss, is a species of moss belonging to the genus Brachythecium.
Considerations for Children
Based on the available information, Holzinger's Brachythecium Moss has been rated as "Not Safe" for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brachythecium holzingeri (Grout) Grout
- Family: Brachytheciaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Brachythecium tromsoense auct. Amer.
Common Names
- Holzinger's Brachythecium Moss
Distribution and Habitat
Information suggests this moss is present in North America, including Minnesota and areas within the "Holzinger's Basin." It is also listed as a blue-listed taxon in British Columbia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
Brachythecium holzingeri is a nonvascular plant (a moss or algae).
Interactions with Other Organisms
The text mentions that small groups of insects were kept with Brachythecium rutabulum, another moss species, for study, suggesting potential ecological interactions between mosses and invertebrates.
Further Information
- TSN 547583 in an unspecified database.
- Encyclopedia of Life