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bryocrumia moss
Scientific Name: Bryocrumia
Family: Hypnaceae
Category: Moss
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Bryocrumia Moss
Bryocrumia Moss, scientifically known as Bryocrumia vivicolor, is a fascinating moss belonging to the plant kingdom.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bryocrumia vivicolor (Dix.) W.R. Buck
- Common Name: Bryocrumia Moss
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Hypnaceae
- Genus: Bryocrumia L.E. Anderson
- Synonyms:
- Bryocrumia andersonii (E.B. Bartram) L.E. Anderson
- Glossadelphus andersonii E.B. Bartram
- Taxiphyllum andersonii (E.B. Bartram) H.A. Crum
Distribution and Habitat
- Bryocrumia has been identified in Uganda, marking a new addition to the African bryophyte flora.
- This moss is also found on wet rock surfaces.
- The species is found in the mountains of the southeastern United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- Bryocrumia is defined by small, prostrate, soft plants with obtuse leaves.
Ecological Role
- Bryocrumia vivicolor is a food source (FSC) for the Gorge moss spider.
Quirky Facts
- The genus Bryocrumia is considered "monotypic" in some studies, meaning it contains only one species (Bryocrumia vivicolor).
Further Information
- USDA, NRCS. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
- Encyclopedia of Life
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
- Moss TROPICOS Database
- Biodiversity Heritage Library