FUNARIA MICROSTOMA, A NEW SPECIES FOR IRANIAN BRYOFLORA

Document Type : Research Paper

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Assistant Professor/Department of Botany, Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, P.O. Box 19395-1454, Tehran1985813111, Iran

Abstract

Based on investigations of mosses in Iran, a new species, namely, Funaria microstoma Bruch ex Schimp. is found in Ardebil province (NW Iran) which is a new report for the bryoflora of the country. The species belongs to the family Funariaceae under the order Funariales. This world widely distributed family consists of 13 genera and nearly 300 species being found in arctic, temperate and tropical regions. Diagnostic characters, geographical distribution and illustrations are provided herewith.

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Article Title [Persian]

Funaria microstoma، گونه جدیدی برای فلور خزه‌ای ایران

Author [Persian]

  • سعید شیرزادیان
استادیار پژوهش/ موسسه تحقیقات گیاه‌پزشکی کشور
Abstract [Persian]

با مطالعه روی فلور خزه‌های استان اردبیل، به یک گونه جدید به نام Funaria microstoma Bruch ex Schmip. برخورد گردید که نخستین بار برای فلور خزه‌ای ایران گزارش می‌شود. این گونه متعلق به تیره Funariaceae تحت راسته Funariales می‌باشد. تیره مذکور دارای 13 جنس و حدود 300 گونه می‌باشد که در نواحی قطبی، معتدله و حاره‌ای سراسر جهان پراکنش دارند.

Keywords [Persian]

  • ARDEBIL PROVINCE
  • Bryophytes
  • Funariaceae
  • moss
  • new report

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  • Receive Date: 10 December 2011
  • Revise Date: 22 January 2012
  • Accept Date: 21 February 2012

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