Dendrocerotales

Dendrocerotales is a group of primitive hornworts, characterized by their distinct wiry, unbranched antler-like sporophytes, which thrive predominantly in moist, shaded environments. These hornworts excel in areas of minimal soil, such as rocks or tree bark, relying on a symbiotic relationship with cyanobacteria for essential nutrients and nitrogen, facilitating their survival and growth in nutrient-poor conditions.

Scientific classification

Order

Dendrocerotales (Dendrocerotales)

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Family

Dendrocerotaceae

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