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Bucklandiella affinis

Bucklandiella affinis (Schleich. ex F.Weber & D.Mohr) Bedn.-Ochyra & Ochyra
Bucklandiella affinis
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Bucklandiella affinis is a species in the genus Bucklandiella, belonging to the family Grimmiaceae. It was first described as Schleich. ex F. Weber & D. Mohr and later reclassified as (Schleich. ex F. Weber & D. Mohr) Bedn.-Ochyra & Ochyra in 2003.

Description

This moss species is part of the Grimmiaceae, a family of acrocarpous mosses commonly found in a variety of habitats, including rocks and tree bark. Bucklandiella affinis is characterized by its distinct morphological features that align it with the genus Bucklandiella. The reclassification in 2003 by Bedn.-Ochyra & Ochyra reflects updated taxonomic understanding of the species. The original description was attributed to Schleich. ex F. Weber & D. Mohr. The species is known for its ecological adaptability and is studied for its role in bryological diversity.

Synonyms

Trichostomum affineTrichostomum fastigiatumRacomitrium affineRacomitrium affine var. gracilescensRacomitrium fastigiatumRacomitrium heterostichum subsp. affineRacomitrium heterostichum subsp. micropoidesRacomitrium heterostichum var. affineRacomitrium heterostichum var. elongatumRacomitrium heterostichum var. gracilescensRacomitrium heterostichum var. micropoidesRacomitrium lanuginosum var. grimmiaceumRacomitrium microcarpon var. grimmiaceumGrimmia affinis var. gracilescensGrimmia fuscoviridisGrimmia heterosticha subsp. affinisGrimmia heterosticha var. elongataRacomitrium alopecurumTrichostomum alopecurumGrimmia affinisGrimmia heterosticha var. alopecuraGrimmia heterosticha var. gracilescensRacomitrium heterostichum var. alopecurumRacomitrium heterostichum f. epilosumRacomitrium heterostichum var. limprichtiiRacomitrium sudeticum var. longipilumTrichostomum heterostichum var. fasciculatumTrichostomum heterostichum var. affine

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