Physcomitrella
| Physcomitrella | |
|---|---|
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| Physcomitrella patens | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Funariidae |
| Order: | Funariales |
| Family: | Funariaceae |
| Genus: | Physcomitrella |
| Species | |
Physcomitrella is a genus of mosses, containing two[1] species. Physcomitrella patens is a model organism in laboratory research. Physcomitrella readeri is fairly similar, distinguished only by subtle characteristics. In fact, it has often been debated whether they should rightly be considered separate species, or a single species.[2]
References
- ^ "Physcomitrella". Flora of North America. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
- ^ "Physcomitrella readeri". Flora of North America. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
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