Metzgeriaceae

Metzgeriaceae is a family of liverworts with a distinctive, flat thallus that resembles simple leaf-like structures. These plants often exhibit a bright green color and thrive in moist, shaded environments, typical of forest floors or shaded rock faces. The thallus' ribbon-like appearance and its capacity to absorb moisture efficiently aid in its survival in these humid, low-light habitats.

Scientific classification

Family

Metzgeriaceae (Metzgeriaceae)

Order

Simple thalloid liverworts

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