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Grimmia Dry Rock Moss

(Grimmia laevigata)

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Description

Grimmia laevigata is a common cushion moss found on every continent except Antarctica. It grows on bare rock in a wide range of environments and is dessication-tolerant.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Bryophyta
Class: Bryopsida
Order:Grimmiales
Family:Grimmiaceae
Genus:Grimmia
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