AuthorDixon, H.N.
Year1924
TitleThe Student’s Handbook of British Mosses
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteAll the British species known at the time
SourceThird edition edition, 582pp, Sumfield and Day, Ltd
Illustrations63 monochrome plates of leaves, cells, capsules etc. at the back
Review (by Malcolm Storey)For many years this was the bible for identifying mosses. Now only of historical interest.
Examine Compound Microscope
Specimen PreparationLeaves mounted in water for microscopic examination.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationSupersededBUXBAUMIIDEAEshield-mossesPlantae
For identificationSupersededEUBRYIDEAEacrocarpus and pleurocarpous mossesPlantae
For identificationSupersededPOLYTRICHOPSIDAhaircap and smoothcap mossesPlantae
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