Mosses, Liverworts & Hornworts "Bryophytes" is a resource
devoted to Bryology, the branch of plant science concerned with
the study of mosses, liverworts and hornworts. It provides
information on the classification, structural features, natural
history, ecology and evolutionary relationships of these plants.
Although small in stature, bryophytes play significant roles in
diverse terrestrial ecosystems. They are found growing on soil,
rocks and/or trees throughout the world, from coastal Antarctica
to the peat bogs of the Northern hemisphere, from the deserts of
Australia to the rain forests of the Amazon. They are an
essential part of this planet's biodiversity. Click on any of
the topics listed to learn more about these fascinating
organisms. Li Zhang, Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Shenzhen,
China (SZG) and Si He, Missouri Botanical Garden (MO) visit
S.I.U. Carbondale. New Publication: Crandall-Stotler, B. & R. E.
Stotler. 2012. Ontogenetic studies, sporophyte anatomy and
phylogenetic affinities of Phyllothal