Acid deposition :: Hanging Moss

Submitted by Eleanor Campbell on Tue, 09/08/2011 - 14:47
Latin name: 
Antitrichia curtipendula

Impact Type: Deposition of pollutant

Key Concerns:

Hanging moss, Antitrichia curtipendula, inhabits rocks and tree bases in the west. It prefers wet precipitation that is less acid i.e. > 4.5 (Weibull 2000).

Additional Comments:

Antitrichia curtipendula is also believed to be sensitive SO2.

Critical Load/level: 
Critical Load/ Level

No estimate available
References: 
Weibull, H. 2000 Bryophytes on boulders - diversity, habitat preferences and conservation aspects.
Species group: 
Bryophytes (mosses and liverworts)
Pollutant: 
Acid Deposition