Liverwort
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Aneura
Description Aneura is a genus of small, leafy liverworts that belong to the Marchantiaceae family. These non-vascular plants are found in various parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. Aneura species are known for their ecological importance, as they play a significant role in soil formation and nutrient cycling. They can also serve as bioindicators of…
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Radula
Description Radula is a genus of unique plants that belong to the liverwort family. It is a small plant that grows on rocks or damp soil in tropical and subtropical regions. The plant is named after the radula, a tongue-like organ found in mollusks. Radula is an ancient plant that has been around for over 400 million years, and it…
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Trichocolea Mollissima
Description Trichocolea Mollissima is a liverwort species that belongs to the family Trichocoleaceae. It is commonly known as the “Soft Trichocolea” due to its soft, fluffy appearance. The plant is found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests, rocky outcrops, and stream banks. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Marchantiophyta Class Jungermanniopsida Order Pelliales Family Trichocoleaceae Genus Trichocolea Appearance…
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Schistochila Appendiculata
Description Schistochila Appendiculata, commonly known as the epiphytic liverwort, is a type of plant that belongs to the liverwort family. It is an epiphytic plant, which means that it grows on the surface of other plants, usually on trees, without harming them. It is native to Asia and can be found in countries like China, India, Japan, and Korea. It…
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Plagiochila
Description Plagiochila is a genus of liverwort that belongs to the family Plagiochilaceae. Liverworts are nonvascular plants that grow in moist environments and are often found in damp soil, rocks, and tree trunks. Plagiochila species are commonly found in North America, Europe, and Asia. They are small plants that grow in clumps and have a unique thallus structure that resembles…
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