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Mosses of Zihuatanejo

PHYLUM BRYOPHYTA

-Plants (Kingdom Plantae)

-Mosses (Phylum Bryophyta)

-Joint-toothed Mosses (Class Bryopsida)

-Order Hypnodendrales

-Family Racopilaceae

-Genus Racopilum


Racopilum is a genus of mosses in the family Racopilaceae, found primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. Typically forms soft, lush, carpet-like mats or loose tufts. Grows on soil, rocks, decaying logs, or tree bases, often in shady, moist conditions. Like other mosses, Racopilum reproduces via spores produced in capsules.

Racopilum Moss

Genus Racopilum

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