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Spanish (not a) Moss
Learn the Taxonomy of Spanish (not a) Moss
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03/05/2011

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Domain?

Definition

 

 

Eukarya

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Kingdom?

Definition

 

 

Plantae

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Phylum?

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Anthophyta

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Class?

Definition

 

 

Monocotyledonae

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Order?

Definition

 

 

Bromeliales

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Family

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Bromeliaceae

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Genus?

Definition

 

 

Tillandsia

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Species?

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Tillandsia usneoides

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Epiphyte

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A plant that grows on another plant non-parasitically.

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Bromeliads

Definition

 

 

A family of monocot flowering plants native mainly to the tropical Americas.

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Arrhizal

Definition

 

 

Lacking roots.

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Pilose

Definition

 

 

Covered with fuzzy hair. Provides protection from desiccation (increasing surface area makes it more absorbent).

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Plumose

Definition

 

Feathery fuzz. Spanish moss seeds are plumose. This aids in seed dispersal by wind (anemochory)

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Capsule

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Encloses the Spanish Moss spores. Dehisces to release the spores.

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Pendant

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Describes the way the Spanish Moss hangs from its host.