Fissidentales

Fissidentales comprises a group of mosses characterized by their distinctive development of leaves from one side of the stem, creating a unique overlapping pattern that resembles scales. This peculiar growth habit enhances moisture retention, vital for survival in their typically shady, moist habitats. The leaf cells of fissidentales often contain chlorophyllose cells that assist in photosynthesis, crucial for thriving under limited sunlight.

Scientific classification

Order

Fissidentales (Fissidentales)

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Family

Fissidentaceae

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