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Common bryophytes crank moss, alpine crank tufted true moss main characteristics of bryophytes

Published: 2024-11-22 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/22, Crank moss is a kind of bryophyte, which grows mainly on sandy soil or peat soil in alpine areas. it is usually found under forests, forest margins or mountain streams. Crank moss is characterized by slender, dense clumps, stems and leaves, with

Crank moss is a kind of bryophyte, which grows mainly on sandy soil or peat soil in alpine areas. it is usually found under forests, forest margins or mountain streams.

Crank moss is characterized by slender, dense clumps, stems and leaves, with dense false roots, its color is green, or brownish green, with luster. Its stem is erect, some branched and some unbranched. It also has a slender hairy tip, the cells at the base of the leaf are short and square, the upper part is narrowly oblong, and the near edge is fusiform or oblong.

 
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