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Morphological and Ecological Aspects of Moss Rheophytes

Hiroyuki Akiyama

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Morphological and ecological aspects of moss rheophytes were discussed. Their morphological attributes were compared with those of vascular plants. As a result, it appears that there are two main differences between the two groups;(1)ovate leaves with obtuse apices resulting in small leaf index; and(2)prevalence of monopodial branching in moss rehophytes. In addition, some moss rheophytes show special tolerance to periodical dry conditions(poikilohydry)as do species in xeric habitat.

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Morphological and ecological aspects of moss rheophytes were discussed. Their morphological attributes were compared with those of vascular plants. As a result, it appears that there are two main differences between the two groups;(1)ovate leaves with obtuse apices resulting in small leaf index; and(2)prevalence of monopodial branching in moss rehophytes. In addition, some moss rheophytes show special tolerance to periodical dry conditions(poikilohydry)as do species in xeric habitat.

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Morphological and ecological aspects of moss rheophytes were discussed. Their morphological attributes were compared with those of vascular plants. As a result, it appears that there are two main differences between the two groups;(1)ovate leaves with obtuse apices resulting in small leaf index; and(2)prevalence of monopodial branching in moss rehophytes. In addition, some moss rheophytes show special tolerance to periodical dry conditions(poikilohydry)as do species in xeric habitat.

Key concepts: Moss, Deserts and xeric shrublands, Biology, Botany, Habitat, Ecology, Vascular plant, Species richness

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