Ecological factors relating to morphological variation in the aquatic mossRhynchostegium riparioides(Hedw.) C. Jens.
作者:
WehrJohn D.,
WhittonBrian A.,
期刊:
Journal of Bryology
(Taylor Available online 1986)
卷期:
Volume 14,
issue 2
页码: 269-280
ISSN:0373-6687
年代: 1986
DOI:10.1179/jbr.1986.14.2.269
出版商: Taylor&Francis
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
AbstractA study was made of morphological variation inRhynchostegium riparioidesfrom 105 sites in 71 different streams and rivers; 15 gametophyte characters were scored for each population. Nineteen water–chemistry variables were also measured at each site. Variation was observed in the size and robustness of the plants, dimensions and shape of the leaves, the degree of denticulation and relative length of the nerve. Cluster analysis revealed broad morphological groups, with low internal similarity. These results do not support the recognition of subspecific taxa. Correlations with environmental variables showed that plants were significantly less robust, smaller-leaved and with weaker denticulation when collected from nutrient-rich water. In view of the wide morphological range shown by this species and its importance for monitoring heavy metals, a comparison with other widespread aquatic mosses is given.
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