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. 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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