Anzole mossAntitrichia curtipendula

The cauloids are branched and reddish, with long, thin secondary branches. The phyllids are ovate to lanceolate, with an acute apex ending in a strongly toothed to spinulose apicle, resembling a fishhook. The capsules are ellipsoid and elongated with long silk.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Pouco Preocupante

Dimension Max. height: 20 cm

Habitat Preferably on trunks in oak forests. More often found at the base of trees, in leaf litter or on rocks.

Musgo-dos-anzóis  © Avelino Vieira

Musgo-dos-anzóis © Avelino Vieira

Musgo-dos-anzóis  © Avelino Vieira

Musgo-dos-anzóis © Avelino Vieira

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