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Marrat's bryum moss
Scientific Name: Bryum marratii
Family: Bryaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Bryum marratii: Marrat's Bryum Moss
Bryum marratii, commonly known as Marrat's Bryum Moss, is a species of moss belonging to the Bryaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bryum marratii Hook. f. & Wilson ex Wilson
- Common Name: Marrat's Bryum Moss
- Family: Bryaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 15959
Distribution and Habitat
- This moss is a rare arctic-boreal and maritime species.
- It is most often found in Europe, notably in Great Britain.
- It has also been found in the U.S., although occurrences are rare.
- Historically found near Liverpool and Southport, England.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bryum marratii is a nonvascular plant (moss).
- It is a small bright green turf-forming moss with shoots 2-10 mm tall.
Ecological Role
- Some moss species, including Marrat's Bryum Moss, are used as bio-indicators, potentially reflecting environmental conditions.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Associated with bryologist F. P. Marrat (1820-1904).
Further Information
- Information can be found in the British Database of World Flora and Fauna.
- Further information available in the Encyclopedia of Life.