The ecology of mosses on a sand dune in Victoria, Australia
- 1 January 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Bryology
- Vol. 10 (3) , 291-311
- https://doi.org/10.1179/jbr.1979.10.3.291
Abstract
The ability of 9 mosses [Barbula torquata, Bryum billardieri agg., B. argentium, Triquetrella papillata, Gigaspermum repans, Tortella calycina, Tortula princeps, Thuidium furfurosum and Compylopus introflexus] to withstand the harsh environment of a coastal sand-dune in Victoria (Australia) was investigated. Some species re-vegetate areas which have been disturbed by wind, rabbits and vehicles. Their differing performances in relation to growth, rhizoid strength, and withstanding salt spray and sand burial, equip them for different niches. The ratio of dry weights of gametophore/rhizoids is suggested as an indicator of stage of revegetation.This publication has 9 references indexed in Scilit:
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