Anomodon longifolius (Anomodontaceae, Bryopsida) new to the bryophyte flora of Turkey

Authors: MUHAMMET ÖREN, GÜRAY UYAR, TAMER KEÇELİ

Abstract: Anomodon longifolius (Schleich. ex Brid.) Hartm. is reported for the first time from Turkey, bringing the total number of Anomodon species known from Turkey to 6. This record extends its distribution range to the Western Black Sea region of Turkey. The nearest localities to Turkey for this species are in Bulgaria, Greece, the Caucasus, and Iran. This submeridional species was collected from 3 different localities (in Bolu and Bartın provinces) in Turkey. A site description, illustrations, and diagnostic characters of the Turkish specimens are given, together with notes on its distribution and ecology.

Keywords: Bryophytes, Anomodon, mosses, Anomodontaceae, Turkish bryoflora

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