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Brachythecium feather moss C016 / 5293
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Brachythecium feather moss C016 / 5293
A feather moss growing on the branch of an apple tree in Norfolk, UK, photographed in March. The picture shows the typical sprawling habit of pleurocarp mosses. Many spore capsules are present ( reddish brown ), borne on short stalks known as setae. The name feather moss refers to the branching habit of the prostrate stems. There are many species of feather moss, differing slightly in the form of their leaves and the shape of the capsule. The one in the picture is Brachythecium velutinum, a widespread species throughout the UK, more common to the South, found on trees, dead wood and compacted soil
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© DR JEREMY BURGESS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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This print showcases the enchanting beauty of nature's intricate details. Captured in Norfolk, UK, during the month of March, it features a Brachythecium feather moss gracefully adorning the branch of an apple tree. The sprawling habit characteristic of pleurocarp mosses is evident as the delicate stems meander across their host. The picture highlights numerous spore capsules, distinguished by their reddish-brown hue and supported by short stalks called setae. These capsules play a vital role in reproduction for this species and are essential for its survival. The name "feather moss" derives from the branching pattern exhibited by its prostrate stems. Within the vast realm of feather mosses, each species possesses unique leaf forms and capsule shapes. In this particular image, we observe Brachythecium velutinum, a widespread variety found throughout the United Kingdom but more commonly seen in southern regions. This versatile species thrives on trees, dead wood, and compacted soil. Photographed with precision by Dr Jeremy Burgess from Science Photo Library, this print invites us to appreciate nature's remarkable diversity up close. It serves as a reminder that even within seemingly ordinary elements like mosses lies extraordinary complexity waiting to be explored and admired.
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