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Fissidens grandifrons
Also called Large Leaved Pocket Moss
Largeleaf fissidens moss is an aquatic moss, the largest species in its family, that grows in fast-moving water. It is popular in aquariums and needs well-oxygenated, turbulent water to thrive.
Fissidens grandifrons is a moss which is the largest of the family Fissidentaceae. It is found in turbulent water which it needs to get its carbon dioxide.
Its fronds were held to be reminiscent of phoenix feathers by the Chinese.
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