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calliergon moss
Scientific Name: Calliergon megalophyllum
Family: Amblystegiaceae
Category: Moss
Growth: Nonvascular
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Other Names:
Calliergon Mosses
The genus Calliergon, belonging to the family Amblystegiaceae and order Hypnales, encompasses several moss species commonly known as calliergon mosses. This write-up focuses on Calliergon cordifolium and Calliergon giganteum.
Calliergon cordifolium
- Scientific Name: Calliergon cordifolium (Hedw.) Kindb.
- Common Names: Calliergon moss, heart-leaved spearmoss
- Synonyms: Acrocladium cordifolium (Hedw.)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Calliergon giganteum
- Scientific Name: Calliergon giganteum (Schimp.) Kindb.
- Common Names: Giant spearmoss, giant calliergon moss, arctic moss, giant water-moss
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Variety: Calliergon giganteum var. immersum Ruthe ex Karcz.
- Synonym: Calliergon richardsonii var. robustum (Lindb. & Arnell) Broth. emend. Karcz.
Distribution and Habitat
- Calliergon giganteum thrives in the arctic tundra, a cold environment within the Arctic Circle in the Northern Hemisphere. It is often found on lake beds.
- Calliergon cordifolium can be found in the Netherlands.
Morphological Characteristics
- Calliergon cordifolium features erect, little-branched shoots.
- Calliergon giganteum is an aquatic plant with no woody stems.
Ecological Role
- In the arctic, Calliergon giganteum forms a ground cover that warms the soil, facilitating the growth of other plants. It also serves as a food source for migrating animals.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Calliergon giganteum is eaten by migrating animals in the arctic.
Further Information
- TSN (Taxonomic Serial Number) for Calliergon cordifolium is 16185.
- TSN (Taxonomic Serial Number) for Calliergon giganteum is 16188.