Lesser Yoke-moss

Description:

There are four very similar species of Zygodon: Z. conoideus, Z. viridissimus, Z. stirtonii and Z. rupestris. They are difficult to reliably distinguish from each other without checking under a microscope. Z. conoideus produces capsules more frequently than other Zygodon species, the seta of which is usually noticeably curved, whereas the setae of Z. viridissimus , and even more so Z. stirtonii, are straighter and slightly more robust.

Habitat:

Z. conoideus is the commonest member of the genus in humid woods in valleys. Spotted in an earthy slope of a path. Edge of a Holm and cork oak forest. Parque Nacional de Monfragüe

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/36; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired