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Cephalozia catenulata
Scientific Name: Cephalozia catenulata
Family: Cephaloziaceae
Category: Liverwort
Growth: Nonvascular
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Cephalozia catenulata
Cephalozia catenulata, commonly known as Chain Pincerwort, is a species of liverwort belonging to the family Cephaloziaceae.
Considerations for Pets
While the provided text does not explicitly mention toxicity, Cephalozia catenulata, being a moss that grows primarily on dead wood, may present a risk if ingested by pets, due to potential contamination from the decaying wood or other environmental factors.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cephalozia catenulata (Huebener) Lindb.
- Common Name: Chain Pincerwort
- Family: Cephaloziaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species, Subspecies (Cephalozia catenulata subsp. catenulata, Cephalozia catenulata subsp. nipponica)
- Synonyms:
- Fuscocephaloziopsis catenulata (Huebener) Vňa & L. Sderstr.
- Jungermannia catenulata Huebener (Basionym)
- Cephalozia reclusa (Taylor) Dumort.
- Cephalozia serriflora Lindb.
- Taxonomic Serial No.: 14434
Distribution and Habitat
Cephalozia catenulata is a boreo-temperate European element. It has been found in locations such as Howard Co., Maryland, Quebec-Labrador, Sussex and within the Ardenne massif in Belgium. Its habitat includes wet, rotten logs and peat on granite rock.
Morphological Characteristics
Cephalozia catenulata is a perennial leafy liverwort.
Ecological Role
The text mentions that Cephalozia catenulata develops primarily on dead wood, indicating its role as a decomposer in its ecosystem.
Further Information
More information about Cephalozia catenulata can be found at:
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 14434
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Dyntaxa - Svensk taxonomisk (Swedish Taxonomic Database)
- Discover Life
- British Bryological Society Checklist of British and Irish Bryophytes