Biology:Agathis moorei
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Short description: Species of conifer
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Araucariales |
| Family: | Araucariaceae |
| Genus: | Agathis |
| Species: | A. moorei
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| Agathis moorei | |
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Agathis moorei is a species of tree, endemic to New Caledonia. It occurs scattered throughout the main island in subtropical rainforest at altitudes of 250 metres (800 ft) to 1,000 m (3,300 ft). It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
Description
It is a medium-sized evergreen tree growing up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. The leaves are in decussate opposite pairs, 5–7 cm (2–3 in) long (up to 20 cm (8 in) long on young plants) and 8–12 mm (0.3–0.5 in) broad. The cones are oval, up to 15 cm (6 in) long and 12 cm (5 in) diameter, and disintegrate at maturity to release the winged seeds.[3]
Taxonomy
Agathis corbassonii was previously considered a distinct species but since 2010 has been synonymous with Agathis moorei.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Thomas, P. (2010). "Agathis moorei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T185863A8493742. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T185863A8493742.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/185863/8493742. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Agathis moorei" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/676650-1.
- ↑ "Agathis moorei". The Gymnosperm Database. http://www.conifers.org/ar/ag/moorei.html.
- Whitmore, T. C. (1980). A monograph of Agathis. Pl. Syst. Evol. 135: 41–69.
Wikidata ☰ Q2826484 entry
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