The role of botanic gardens in ex situ conservation of rare ...
The role of botanic gardens in ex situ conservation of rare ...
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Bryophytes <strong>in</strong> an Irish cont<strong>ex</strong>t<br />
Ireland - one <strong>of</strong> the richest<br />
bry<strong>of</strong>loras <strong>in</strong> Europe<br />
~50% <strong>of</strong> European Species<br />
<br />
Hornworts & liverworts (239<br />
species)<br />
Moss flora very rich (596<br />
species)<br />
Strong Atlantic element<br />
Important part <strong>of</strong> Irish<br />
biodiversity<br />
Bry<strong>of</strong>lora under threat<br />
– 40 Irish <strong>ex</strong>t<strong>in</strong>ctions, 23 Critically<br />
endangered, 43 endangered etc..<br />
(Lockhart, Hodgetts & Holyoak Rare and<br />
threathened Bryophytes <strong>of</strong> Ireland 2012.)<br />
Bryum ulig<strong>in</strong>osum capsules
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