Habitat
Dicranum tauricum can be found growing on rotten logs, epiphytically on trees, and tree stumps in coniferous forests. Dicranum tauricum may also rarely be located on cliffs.
Gametophyte
Overall Structure:
Dicranum tauricum is an acrocarpous moss that forms clusters of small green tufts on the substratum.
Leaf Structure:
The leaves are rigid and straight.
Asexual Reproduction
Dicranum tauricum, sometimes referred to as “finger-licking-good-moss,” has very brittle leaf tips which likely serve as asexual reproductive structures.
Sporophytes
Sporophytes are uncommon.
Sporangium:
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