Fissidens grandifrons
| Fissidens grandifrons | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Dicranidae |
| Order: | Dicranales |
| Family: | Fissidentaceae |
| Genus: | Fissidens |
| Species: | F. grandifrons |
| Binomial name | |
| Fissidens grandifrons | |
Fissidens grandifrons is a moss which is the largest of the family Fissidentaceae. It is found in turbulent water which it needs to get its carbon dioxide.[1]
Its fronds were held to be reminiscent of phoenix feathers by the Chinese.[1]
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