Štěrbovka sněžná, lat. Andreaea nivalis je druh vysokohorského mechu.
Roste v hustých, někdy rozsáhlých, hnědozelených, červenohnědých až černých porostech. Lodyžky dosahují délky až 10 cm. Bývají hustě olistěné, lístky jsou srpovité až jednostranné, zvláště na vrcholu lodyžky. Okraj listu je rovný, jemně a nepravidelně zoubkatý, čepel jednovrstevná, oboustranně papilnatá. Žebro je žlutavé nebo oranžové, po celé délce zhruba stejně silné, končí se špičkou. Perichetiální lístky jsou o málo větší než lodyžní. Jedná se o vrcholoplodý mech. Tobolky se otevírají po straně 4-6 podélnými rýhami. Řadíme ji mezi rostliny dvoudomé.
Vyskytuje se na silikátových skalách v niválních pramenných nivách, na okrajích pramenných kotlin s vysokou a dlouho ležící sněhovou pokrývkou.
Roste ve velehorách v Evropě a na západě Severní Ameriky, pod 1600 m n. m. ji lze nalézt jen stěží.
Štěrbovka sněžná, lat. Andreaea nivalis je druh vysokohorského mechu.
Andreaea nivalis, also known as snow rock-moss,[1] is a species of moss in the Andreaea family found in Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Greenland, Spain, Japan, Russia and Poland. It is black and reddish, dioicous, and grows on wet, acidic rocks. It is threatened by droughts and global warming, and is a near-threatened species on the IUCN red list.
Andreaea nivalis was first described in 1811.[2] It is black and reddish, and grows in dense cushions.[3] Its leaves can be secund to falcate-secund, meaning they can be sickle-shaped, and curved towards one side. They are mostly subulate, meaning they are awl-shaped.[2] The leaves are mainly falcate-secund when dry. When moist, they are more spread out than when dry.[4] The leaves have a strong costa, and they can have a width of 0.16 millimetres (0.0063 in) or more, and a length of 0.8 millimetres (0.031 in) or more. Andreaea nivalis has sharp laminal papillae on its dorsal side, which almost reach to its base, and a very short fruit stalk.[3] Unlike other mosses in its species, which have six-valved capsules, Andreaea nivalis can have capsules with two or four valves. There is always one capsule on each fruiting plant.[3]
Andreaea nivalis grows on wet acidic rocks, outcrops, and rocky areas,[5] at medium to high elevations. It can be found in Greenland, Japan, Spain, Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington.[2] It has also been found in Poland and Spain.[6][7] It is native to North America, Alaska, the UK, and Norway.[8]
Andreaea nivalis is dioicous, which means its gametophytes only produce either sperm or eggs.[2] Its perichaetial leaves, which enclose the moss's archegonia, reach to the top of the moss's capsules.[3]
Andreaea nivalis is near threatened on the IUCN red list. The main threats to this species are drought and global warming. Its population is currently decreasing. The IUCN has recommended land and water protection to conserve this species, and says that research is needed to monitor Andreaea nivalis's population trends.[5]
Andreaea nivalis, also known as snow rock-moss, is a species of moss in the Andreaea family found in Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Greenland, Spain, Japan, Russia and Poland. It is black and reddish, dioicous, and grows on wet, acidic rocks. It is threatened by droughts and global warming, and is a near-threatened species on the IUCN red list.
Lumikarstasammal (Andreaea nivalis) on lehtisammallaji karstasammalten heimossa (Andreaeaceae). Sitä esiintyy Maan pohjoispuoliskolla sirkumarktiksellaselvennä alueella. Suomessa lajia kasvaa harvinaisena Pohjois-Lapin tuntureilla Kittilän ja Enontekiön Lapissa. Lumikarstasammal on Suomessa luokiteltu uhanalaiseksi vaarantuneeksi (VU). Sitä uhkaavat ilmaston lämpeneminen, laskettelurinteiden rakentaminen ja satunnaistekijät.[1]
Lumikarstasammal on suurin karstasammalten lajeista ja voi yltää kymmenen senttimetrin pituuteen. Se kasvaa punertavanruskeina tyynyinä tai mattoina. Lehdet ovat paljon läpikuultavampia kuin muilla karstasammalilla. Ne ovat vähintään kaksi millimetriä pitkiä, kapeita, teräväkärkisiä, keskisuoni on vahva.[2]
Lumikarstasammal (Andreaea nivalis) on lehtisammallaji karstasammalten heimossa (Andreaeaceae). Sitä esiintyy Maan pohjoispuoliskolla sirkumarktiksellaselvennä alueella. Suomessa lajia kasvaa harvinaisena Pohjois-Lapin tuntureilla Kittilän ja Enontekiön Lapissa. Lumikarstasammal on Suomessa luokiteltu uhanalaiseksi vaarantuneeksi (VU). Sitä uhkaavat ilmaston lämpeneminen, laskettelurinteiden rakentaminen ja satunnaistekijät.
Lumikarstasammal on suurin karstasammalten lajeista ja voi yltää kymmenen senttimetrin pituuteen. Se kasvaa punertavanruskeina tyynyinä tai mattoina. Lehdet ovat paljon läpikuultavampia kuin muilla karstasammalilla. Ne ovat vähintään kaksi millimetriä pitkiä, kapeita, teräväkärkisiä, keskisuoni on vahva.
Andreaea nivalis là một loài rêu trong họ Andreaeaceae. Loài này được Hook. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1811.[1]
Andreaea nivalis là một loài rêu trong họ Andreaeaceae. Loài này được Hook. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1811.