A taxonomic revision of the Erpodiaceae (Bryophyta):

The Erpodiaceae (Bryophyta) is a family of very small to small, pleurocarpous mosses most closely related to the Orthotrichaceae. Mosses in the Erpodiaceae are found mainly in drier areas of the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Five genera are recognized in this study--Aulacopilum (2 s...

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Main Author: Pursell, Ronald A. 1930-2014 (Author)
Other Authors: Allen, Bruce H. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Bronx, New York, USA New York Botanical Garden [2017]
Series:Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden volume 116
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Summary:The Erpodiaceae (Bryophyta) is a family of very small to small, pleurocarpous mosses most closely related to the Orthotrichaceae. Mosses in the Erpodiaceae are found mainly in drier areas of the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Five genera are recognized in this study--Aulacopilum (2 species, 3 subspecies), Erpodium (2 species), Solmsiella (2 species), Tricherpodium (1 species, 2 subspecies), and Venturiella (8 species, 7 subspecies). This study is primarily morphologically based. The genera and species within each genus are arranged alphabetically. Keys are provided to the genera, sections, species, and subspecies. All genera, sections, species, and subspecies are described; illustrations and distribution maps are provided for each species and subspecies. The book includes twenty nomenclatural novelties
Physical Description:105 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten
ISBN:9780893275457
089327545X

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