Orthotrichum crassifolium facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Orthotrichum crassifolium |
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Orthotrichum
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Orthotrichum crassifolium is a special kind of moss. It belongs to a plant family called Orthotrichaceae. Sometimes, people also call it Muelleriella crassifolia. This moss is found in many cold, southern parts of the world.
What is Orthotrichum crassifolium?
Orthotrichum crassifolium is a type of moss. Mosses are small, green plants. They do not have flowers or seeds. Instead, they reproduce using tiny spores. This moss was first described in 1844. Two scientists, Joseph Dalton Hooker and William Wilson, gave it its scientific name.
Where Does This Moss Live?
This amazing moss lives in many places around the bottom of the world. It can be found on islands near the South Pole, called subantarctic islands. These islands are spread across the Southern Ocean. You can also find it in the very south of South America. It even grows on the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. This wide spread means it lives in a "circumpolar" area. That means it's found all around the pole.
Surviving in Salty Places
Orthotrichum crassifolium is very tough. It can handle salty conditions. This moss often grows right along rocky coastlines. These areas are hit by sea spray from ocean waves. The part of the coast where it lives is called the supralittoral zone. This is the area just above the high tide line. It shows how well this moss has adapted to a harsh, salty environment.
