Andreaea (Noun)
Meaning
Brown or blackish Alpine mosses having a dehiscent capsule with 4 longitudinal slits.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Andreaea is a genus of brown or blackish Alpine mosses that thrive in areas with high levels of rainfall and cool temperatures.
- The Andreaea sporophyte consists of a seta topped by a dehiscent capsule that opens with 4 longitudinal slits to release spores.
- A notable characteristic of Andreaea is its spore capsule's unique dehiscent structure, with 4 distinct longitudinal slits that gradually open as the spores mature.
- Research on the Andreaea genus of brown or blackish Alpine mosses has contributed significantly to understanding their adaptations in cold, mountain environments.
- The capsule of Andreaea species opens through four longitudinal slits, allowing spores to be dispersed into the surrounding environment.