Allisonia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allisonia cockaynei |
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Jungermanniopsida
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Metzgeriales
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Allisoniaceae
(R.M.Schust. ex Grolle) Schljakov
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Allisonia
Herz.
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A. cockaynei
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| Allisonia cockaynei (Steph.) R.M.Schust.
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Allisonia cockaynei is a unique type of plant called a liverwort. It is the only species in its group, known as the genus Allisonia, and its family, called Allisoniaceae. This special plant is found only in New Zealand, meaning it is endemic there.
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Discovering Allisonia cockaynei
Allisonia cockaynei is a very small plant. It belongs to a group of plants called bryophytes. These plants do not have true roots, stems, or leaves like many other plants you might know. Instead, they absorb water and nutrients directly from their surroundings.
What Are Liverworts?
Liverworts are tiny, non-flowering plants. They are often found in damp, shady places. They get their name because some of them look a bit like a human liver. Liverworts reproduce using spores, not seeds. They are an ancient group of plants.
Why Is It Special to New Zealand?
Allisonia cockaynei is very special because it is endemic to New Zealand. This means it grows naturally only in New Zealand and nowhere else in the world. Its family, Allisoniaceae, is one of only two liverwort families that are found only in New Zealand. The other unique liverwort family is called Jubulopsidaceae. New Zealand is known for its many unique plants and animals.
See also
In Spanish: Allisonia para niños
