Habitat
Pleurozia spp. (including Pleurozia purpurea) is typically found on cliff edges in open sites, logs or tree bases in open coniferous forests, northern bog pools, edges of pools and lawns, or water surfaces. At a bog Haid Gwaii (pictured below) Pleurozia purpurea can be found at the base of Sphagnum austinii hummocks.
Gametophyte
Overall Structure:
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Pleurozia purpurea usually has a red or orange color-tinge. It forms wormy mats on the substratum.
The colour ranges from deep purple to yellow-ish green