Moerckia

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Moerckia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Marchantiophyta
Class: Jungermanniopsida
Order: Metzgeriales
Family: Moerckiaceae
Genus: Moerckia
Gottsche

Moerckia is a genus of liverworts belonging to the family Moerckiaceae. [1]

The genus was first described by Gottsche. [1]

The species of this genus are found in Northern Hemisphere.

Species:

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References

  1. 1 2 "Moerckia Gottsche". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 12 February 2021.