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Hymenophyllum moorei

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Hymenophyllum moorei
Hymenophyllum moorei (small ferns) on a log at Mount Gower, Lord Howe Island
Scientific classification
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Polypodiopsida /
 Pteridopsida (disputed)
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H. moorei
Binomial name
Hymenophyllum moorei
Synonyms
  • Hymenophyllum pumilum

Hymenophyllum moorei is a rare species of filmy fern in the family Hymenophyllaceae. It is endemic to the high cloud forest at Mount Gower and Mount Lidgbird at Lord Howe Island. A small epiphytic fern found usually on tree trunks and fallen logs.

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