Common Tree-Skirt Moss
Common tree-skirt moss, is found in North and South America, the Carribean, and Europe. It is a part of the Thuidiaceae family, and its most recent common ancestor is Anonomodon which is an ancestor to 22 other species. Common tree-skirt moss forms sprawling mats of growth characterized by green/yellow/brown stems. This moss is so cute.
Mosses are non-vascular plants, meaning that they have a few adaptations that make them unique and fit in their environment. Moss cells have a cell wall that provides the cell with support and protection. Also, moss cells have special storage areas for water and other nutrients. Moss is different from the other plants observed here because it is non-vascular, but its adaptations are similar (i.e. the presence of a cell wall and a central vacuole for storage).
Moss's non-vascular nature means that they are resistant to dehydration, however, they prefer a more moist environment compared to other vascular plants.
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