Genus Bryum (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Bryaceae: mosses distinguished by mostly erect and tufted gametophytes and symmetrical short-necked capsules.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Bryum is a widespread and common type genus of mosses in the family Bryaceae.
- Bryum is a type genus characterized by the production of setae that lead to the development of capsules where spores are produced.
- Reproduction in the genus Bryum typically involves the growth of short-setose capsules with spore sacs containing spores.
- Many species in the genus Bryum form dense green or yellow tufts or cushions as gametophytes.
- The characteristics of the genus Bryum have been studied in relation to its taxonomic associations in the family Bryaceae and the broader molecular relationships.