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Small's acroporium moss
Scientific Name: Acroporium smallii
Family: Sematophyllaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Acroporium smallii: Small's Acroporium Moss
Acroporium smallii, commonly known as Small's Acroporium Moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the moss family Sematophyllaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acroporium smallii (R.S. Williams) H.A. Crum & L.E. Anderson
- Family: Sematophyllaceae
- Synonyms: Sematophyllum smallii Williams
Considerations for Pets
- This moss has small leaves, mostly 1-2 mm long, which could potentially be ingested by pets.
Considerations for Children
- This moss has small leaves, mostly 1-2 mm long, which could potentially be ingested by children.
Distribution and Habitat
- Acroporium smallii has been noted in various locations, including Antarctica, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.
- It has also been documented in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, growing in small pockets of humus.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a nonvascular plant.
- Plants are small with leaves mostly 1-2 mm long.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Certain amoebae species exhibit the lowest species richness on Acroporium pungens.
Further Information
- Taxonomic information is available from the British Database of World Flora and Fauna.
- Further information can also be found on the Encyclopedia of Life.
- Tropicos database.