Biology:Blechnum socialis
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| Blechnum socialis | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae
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| Order: | Blechnales
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| Species: | B. socialis
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| Blechnum socialis Sodiro
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Blechnum socialis is a species of fern in the Blechnaceae family. It is endemic to Pichincha Province and Azuay Province, Ecuador, but has not been seen for 100 years.[when?] The name socialis indicates that they form in colonies.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss for fires and grazing and it is possible it occurs in Reserva ecológica Cotacachi-Cayapas and Reserva ecológica Antisana.
References
Sources
- Navarrete, H.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Blechnum socialis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) 2003: e.T43598A10809628. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43598A10809628.en. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/43598/0. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
Wikidata ☰ Q17257695 entry
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