Summary Background and aims: Bryological inventories in Cuban protected areas support the updating of management plans by inventorying species, detecting threats and designing actions for their conservation. The aim of this research is to characterize the bryoflora present in the Managed Floristic Reserves La Caoba and Charrascales de Mícara, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. M&M: In the collection of the specimens, suitable habitats for the establishment of the bryophytes were explored following the method of Floristic Habitat Sampling. Specialised literature and databases were consulted in the determination of taxa. All collected material was deposited in the Bryophyta collection of the BSC herbarium. Results: For the Managed Floristic Reserves La Caoba and Charrascales de Mícara 49 infrageneric taxa of hornworts, liverworts and mosses were recorded. The La Caoba reserve was the most diverse (73.5% of the total) and mosses the best represented division (55.1%). The epiphytic substrate is the most diverse and the mesophyll semi-deciduous forest the best represented plant formation (83.3%). All threatened taxa were recorded in the La Caoba Managed Floristic Reserve. Conclusions: In the Managed Floristic Reserves La Caoba and Charrascales de Mícara the bryoflora is characterised by the presence of taxa with a wide ecological plasticity and geographical distribution. The conditions present in the Charrascales de Mícara reserve limit the development of bryophytes. The bryological diversity in La Caoba is threatened by habitat fragmentation due to landscape alterations.

Resumen Introducción y Objetivos: Los inventarios briológicos en los espacios protegidos cubanos apoyan la actualización de los planes de manejos al inventariar las especies, detectar sus amenazas y diseñar acciones para su conservación. El objetivo de esta investigación es caracterizar la brioflora presente en las Reservas Florísticas Manejadas La Caoba y Charrascales de Mícara, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. M&M: En la recolecta de los especímenes se exploraron los hábitats adecuados para la instalación de los briófitos siguiendo el método del Muestro Florístico del Hábitat. En la determinación de los taxones se consultó la bibliografía especializada y las bases de datos. Todo el material colectado fue depositado en la colección Bryophyta del herbario BSC. Resultados: Se registraron para las Reservas Florísticas Manejadas La Caoba y Charrascales de Mícara 49 taxones infragenéricos de antocerotas, hepáticas y musgos. La reserva La Caoba fue la más diversa (73,5% del total) y los musgos la división mejor representada (55,1%). El sustrato epífito es el más diverso y el Bosque semideciduo mesófilo la formación vegetal mejor representada (83,3%). La totalidad de los taxones amenazados se registraron en la Reserva Florística Manejada La Caoba. Conclusiones: En las Reservas Florísticas Manejadas La Caoba y Charrascales de Mícara la brioflora se caracteriza por la presencia de taxones de amplia plasticidad ecológica y distribución geográfica. Las condiciones presentes en la reserva Charrascales de Mícara limitan el desarrollo de los briófitos. La diversidad briológica en La Caoba está amenazada por la fragmentación del hábitat debido a las alteraciones del paisaje.

Abstract The spore wall of Riccia plano-biconvexa, R. fruchartii, R. cavernosa, R. stenophylla, and R. curtisii was analyzed using light microscopy. The study involved cytochemical analysis to distinguish the different layers of the sporoderm and assess their chemical composition. In all the species studied, the sporoderm was found to have a tri-layered exine, consisting of a lamellar exine 1 that forms ridges and depressions, an intermediate exine 2, and a thick and generally discontinuous exine 3. Cytochemical studies indicated that exine 1 and 2 are composed of sporopollenin, while exine 3 is a mixture of sporopollenin and polysaccharides. The intine, on the other hand, is the only layer that is purely cellulosic and contains pectins. Based on the chemical composition and structural organization, exine 1 and 2 can be categorized as ectexine while exine 3 corresponds to an endexine. We emphasize the importance of using cytochemical tests to study the spore wall in liverworts and other bryophytes. planobiconvexa, planobiconvexa plano biconvexa, biconvexa plano-biconvexa R fruchartii cavernosa stenophylla microscopy studied trilayered tri layered depressions polysaccharides intine hand pectins organization endexine bryophytes

Resumo Os esporos de Riccia plano-biconvexa, R.fruchartii, R. cavernosa, R. stenophylla and R. curtisii foram analisados sob microscopia de luz. O estudo citoquímico foi realizado para distinguir as diferentes camadas do esporoderma e para determinar a sua natureza química. O esporoderma de todas as espécies estudadas apresenta uma exina com três camadas, composta por uma exina 1, lamelar, que forma cristas e depressões, uma exina 2, intermediária, e uma exina 3, espessa e geralmente descontínua. Os testes citoquímicos indicam que as exinas 1 e 2 são compostas por esporopolenina, enquanto a exina 3 é uma mistura de esporopolenina e polissacarídeos. A intina é a única camada só celulósica, além de conter pectinas. Com base na composição química e na organização estrutural, as exinas 1 e 2 podem ser agrupadas numa ectexina, enquanto a exina 3 corresponde a uma endexina. Nós ressaltamos a importância do uso de testes citoquímicos para o estudo da parede de esporos em hepáticas e outras briófitas. planobiconvexa, planobiconvexa plano biconvexa, biconvexa plano-biconvexa Rfruchartii R fruchartii R.fruchartii cavernosa luz lamelar depressões intermediária descontínua polissacarídeos celulósica pectinas estrutural ectexina endexina briófitas

Resumen Introducción: Los páramos de Boyacá cubren el 18.3 % de la superficie de Colombia, y son diversos en flora y fauna, además, registran una alta variabilidad climática, topográfica y de hábitats, que permite que estos ecosistemas sean centros de diversidad en el Neotrópico, y por tanto albergan una alta diversidad de briófitos. Objetivo: Analizar la estructura y composición de las comunidades de briófitos de los complejos de páramos de Boyacá. Métodos: a partir de información de literatura, bases de datos y revisión de herbarios, se evaluó la composición florística y la completitud de muestreo para los complejos de páramos y sustratos. Resultados: Se encontraron 5 132 ejemplares, con 343 especies de musgos que fue el grupo más diverso, 256 hepáticas y dos antocerotes. El análisis de completitud de muestreo es representativo en un 98 %. Además, encontramos que la preferencia de sustratos es el terrícola con 409 especies y el cortícola con 341. La diversidad alfa del orden 0D mostró que Tota-Bijagual-Mamapacha (TBM) es el complejo más diverso con 368 especies, y Pisba (124) el menos diverso; el índice 1D mostró que el complejo (TBM) presentó 178 especies consideradas comunes, y la dominancia de especies (2D) fue mayor en el complejo Iguaque-Merchán con 119 taxa dominantes y en menor número Guantiva-La Rusia (105) y TBM (102). Conclusiones: El análisis de la diversidad beta mostró que el 62 % de la disimilitud en la composición de especies entre los complejos se debe al recambio de especies, igualmente sucede con la divergencia por sustratos que es del 51 %. Los briófitos en los páramos de Boyacá representan el 36.05 % de la diversidad colombiana, y el 2.96 % a nivel mundial.

Abstract Introduction: The Boyacá paramos cover 18.3 % of the Colombian surface, and are diverse in flora and fauna, moreover, have a high temperature, topography, and habitats, which allow these ecosystems to be centers of diversity in the Neotropics, and therefore they harbor a high diversity of bryophytes. Objectives: Analyze the structure and composition of the bryophyte communities of the paramos in the Boyacá complexes. Methods: Using literature, databases and herbariums records, the floristic composition, and the completeness of the sampling for the paramo and substrate complexes was evaluated. Results: We analyzed 5 132 specimens, with 343 species of mosses being the most diverse group, 256 liverworts and two hornworts. The sampling completeness analysis is 98 % representative. In addition, we found that the preference of substrates is terrestrial with 409 species and corticolous with 341. Alpha diversity of order 0D showed that Tota-Bijagual-Mamapacha (TBM) is the most diverse complex with 368 species, and Pisba (124) the least diverse; the 1D index showed that the complex (TBM) presented 178 species considered common, and the dominance of species (2D) was higher in the Iguaque-Merchán Complex with 119 dominant taxa and Guantiva-La Russia (105) and TBM (105) to a lesser number. (102). Conclusions: the analysis of beta diversity showed that 62 % of the dissimilarity in the composition of species between the complexes is due to the species turnover, the same happens with the divergence by substrates that is 51 %. Bryophytes in the Boyacá paramos represent 36.05 % of Colombian diversity, and 2.96 % worldwide.

Resumen Introducción: Los epífitos (vasculares y no vasculares) son uno de los más diversos grupos de plantas en el Neotrópico, pero a pesar de su importancia para el funcionamiento de varios ecosistemas, existen grandes vacíos en su conocimiento taxonómico y ecológico en el bosque seco de Colombia. Objetivo: Comparar los patrones de diversidad y composición de especies de epífitas vasculares y no vasculares a lo largo de remanentes de bosque seco tropical del Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Métodos: Se establecieron diez parcelas permanentes (50 x 20 m2) en remanentes de bosque seco tropical. Las epífitas se muestrearon en 40-50 árboles por parcela. La diversidad alfa y gamma se calculó utilizando la riqueza (q0) y el índice de Shannon (q1) (alfa se estimó como el promedio para los forófitos). La diversidad beta se midió utilizando el índice de Whitaker. Para evaluar la relación entre diversidades y variables ambientales se utilizó el análisis GLM. Resultados: Se encontraron 50 morfoespecies de epífitas vasculares, 77 de briófitas y 290 de líquenes. La diversidad de 𝛼 y 𝛾 de briófitas de cada remanente fue explicada significativamente por la temperatura. La abundancia de líquenes por árbol se relacionó significativamente con el DAP y la altura del árbol de cada remanente. La diversidad 𝛼 de epífitas vasculares que se muestra puede explicarse por la temperatura y la precipitación. La diversidad 𝛾 estuvo fuertemente influenciada por la diversidad beta en briófitas y líquenes. Este patrón se debe a que los sitios con alta perturbación presentan una menor diversidad, como consecuencia de un efecto homogeneizador, es decir, un bajo recambio de especies entre unidades de muestreo. Conclusiones: La precipitación y la temperatura afectaron la diversidad de briófitas y epífitas vasculares, mientras que no mostró relación con la diversidad de líquenes, por lo que no existe una alta congruencia entre la diversidad y composición de estas epífitas.

Abstract Introduction: Epiphytes (vascular and non-vascular) are one of the most diverse groups in the Neotropics, but despite their importance in the functioning of many ecosystems, much of their taxonomy and ecology is still unknown in the dry forest of Colombia. Objective: To compare the diversity patterns and species composition of vascular and non-vascular epiphytes along tropical dry forest remnants of Cauca Valley, Colombia. Methods: Ten permanent plots (50 x 20 m2) were established in tropical dry forest remnants. The epiphytes were sampled in 40-50 trees per plot. Alpha and gamma diversity were calculated using the richness (q0) and Shannon index (q1) (alpha was estimated as the average for phorophytes). Beta diversity was measured using the Whitaker index. To evaluate the relationship between diversities and environmental variables, GLM analysis was used. Results: We found 50 morphospecies of vascular epiphytes, 77 of bryophytes and 290 of lichens. The 𝛼 and 𝛾 diversity of bryophytes from each remnant was significantly explained by temperature. The abundance of lichens per tree was significantly related with the DBH and tree height of each remnant. The 𝛼 diversity of vascular epiphytes shown can be explained by temperature and precipitation. The 𝛾 diversity was strongly influenced by the beta diversity in bryophytes and lichens. This pattern is because the sites with high disturbance present a lower diversity, as a consequence of a homogenizing effect, that is, a low turnover of species between sampling units. Conclusions: Precipitation and temperature affected the diversity of bryophytes and vascular epiphytes, while it did not show a relationship with the lichen’s diversity, for which there is not a high congruence between the diversity and composition of these epiphytes.

RESUMEN En la Argentina la flora de antocerotes y hepáticas fue intensamente estudiada; sin embargo, la información de algunos grupos taxonómicos y su distribución geográfica dentro del país aún necesita ser actualizada o ampliada. El objetivo de este trabajo es dar a conocer nuevos registros tanto de antocerotes como de hepáticas para las cinco provincias que conforman la Patagonia argentina. El material seleccionado fue coleccionado, organizado y examinado de acuerdo con las técnicas tradicionalmente empleadas para las briofitas. Se incluye una lista comentada de las especies con notas sobre distribución y el material representativo examinado. Se presentan novedades de distribución para tres especies de antocerotes y 20 de hepáticas. Se menciona por primera vez para la provincia de Neuquén dos especies de antocerotes y ocho de hepáticas, seis hepáticas para Río Negro, un antocerote y dos hepáticas para Chubut, tres antocerotes y cuatro hepáticas para Santa Cruz y una hepática para Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur. Entre las especies encontradas, algunas se reportan para más de una provincia patagónica. Las numerosas novedades de distribución aquí presentadas demuestran la relevancia de continuar realizando estudios florísticos principalmente enfocados en la región sur del país.

ABSTRACT In Argentina, the flora of hornworts and liverworts was intensively studied; however, the information on some taxonomic groups and their geographic distribution within the country still needs to be updated or expanded. The objective of this work is to present new records of both hornworts and liverworts for the five provinces that are part Argentine Patagonia. The selected material was collected, organized and examined according to the techniques traditionally used for bryophytes. An annotated list of species is presented with notes on distribution and the representative material examined. Distribution novelties are presented for three hornwort species and 20 liverworts. Two species of hornworts and eight liverworts are mentioned for the first time for the province of Neuquén, six liverworts from Río Negro, one hornwort and two liverworts from Chubut, three hornworts and four liverworts from Santa Cruz, and one liverwort from Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur. Among the species found, some are reported for more than one Patagonian province. The numerous distribution novelties presented here demonstrate the importance of continuing to carry out floristic studies in the southern region of the country.

Resumen Las hepáticas se distribuyen de forma heterogénea en su hábitat, pues dependen de condiciones micro ambientales particulares para su establecimiento. En este trabajo se presenta un listado florístico y se estima la riqueza y semejanza en la composición de especies de hepáticas epifitas del bosque mesófilo de montaña (BMM) de Hidalgo, a lo largo de un gradiente de altitud. Además, se integra información sobre sus patrones de distribución geográfica. Las muestras se tomaron en tres municipios con BMM del estado de Hidalgo en un intervalo de altitud de 1345-2019 m. En cada municipio se colocaron dos parcelas de muestreo de 0.1 ha en los extremos del gradiente altitudinal. Dentro de cada parcela se seleccionaron 10 árboles y en cada uno de ellos se colocaron tres micro parcelas de 10×10 cm sobre su corteza para estimar la riqueza de especies. Se determinaron nueve familias, 17 géneros, 29 especies y dos variedades de hepáticas. Las familias Lejeuneaceae y Plagiochilaceae presentaron el mayor número de especies. Los géneros Lejeunea Lib. y Plagiochila (Dumort.) Dumort. fueron los más diversos, con siete y cinco especies, respectivamente. La composición, riqueza y distribución de las especies fue variable a lo largo del gradiente analizado; la distribución geográfica de la mayoría de las especies (55 %), se restringe a la región neotropical.

Abstract Liverworts are distributed heterogeneously in their habitat, as they depend on particular micro environmental conditions for their establishment. In this work, a floristic list is presented and the richness, and similarity in the species composition of epiphytic liverworts from Hidalgo´s cloud forest (CF) is estimated, along an elevation gradient. In addition, information on their geographic distribution patterns is integrated. The samples were taken in three municipalities with CF of the Hidalgo state in an altitude interval of 1345-2019 m. On each site two sampling plots of 0.1 ha were placed at the ends of the altitudinal gradient. Within each plot, 10 trees were selected and in each of three micro plots of 10×10 cm were placed on its cortex to estimate the species richness. Nine families, 17 genera, 29 species and two varieties of liver were determined. Lejeuneaceae and Plagiochilaceae families presented the largest number of species. The Lejeunea Lib. and Plagiochila (Dumort.) Dumort were the most diverse genera, with seven and five species, respectively. The composition and richness of species were variables along the analyzed gradient; the geographic distribution of most of the species (55%) is restricted to the neotropical region.

Abstract: Background and Aims: Ricciocarpos natans is one of the few species of truly aquatic hepatics. It has a subcosmopolitan distribution and appears to be more common in temperate areas. The species has been considered to be very rare in Central America where it was known only from Panama. The objective of this study is to report the presence of this species in Costa Rica and to survey its current distribution in Latin America. Methods: We provide an overview of the distribution of the floating aquatic liverwort Ricciocarpos natans in Latin America based on literature, herbarium specimens and unequivocal photographic records across the region, as well as field work in Costa Rica. Key results: Ricciocarpos natans is reported as new for Costa Rica. We provide the most complete survey to date of the geographic distribution of the species in Latin America. Conclusions: Our survey shows that Ricciocarpos natans appears to be more common and widely distributed in the Neotropics than previously assumed. Its assumed rarity seems to be the result of insufficient collection efforts.

Resumen: Antecedentes y Objetivos: Ricciocarpos natans es una de las pocas especies de hepáticas verdaderamente acuáticas. Tiene una distribución subcosmopolita y parece ser más común en áreas templadas. La especie ha sido considerada muy rara en América Central, donde solo se conocía de Panamá. El objetivo de este estudio es reportar la presencia de esta especie en Costa Rica y revisar su distribución en América Latina. Métodos: Brindamos una descripción general de la distribución de la hepática acuática flotante Ricciocarpos natans en América Latina con base en la literatura, especímenes de herbario y registros fotográficos inequívocos en toda la región, así como trabajo de campo en Costa Rica. Resultados clave: Ricciocarpos natans se reporta como nueva para Costa Rica. Brindamos el estudio más completo hasta la fecha de la distribución geográfica de la especie en América Latina. Conclusiones: Nuestro estudio muestra que Ricciocarpos natans parece ser más común y más ampliamente distribuida en el Neotrópico de lo que se suponía anteriormente. Su supuesta rareza parece ser el resultado de esfuerzos de recolección insuficientes.

Fertile plants of Lejeunea capensis were found in Tucumán, Argentina. The population discovered in the Chaco Serrano represents a new location with respect to the nearest occurrences in Northwest of Argentina and constitutes the first record of sporophyte- bearing plants. Here we provide an amended description and an illustration including the first time data of the sporophyte of L. capensis.

Plantas fértiles de Lejeunea capensis fueron encontradas en Tucumán, Argentina. La población descubierta en el Chaco Serrano representa una nueva locación con respecto a sus ocurrencias más cercanas en el Noroeste de Argentina y es el primer registro de plantas con esporofitos. Aquà proporcionamos una enmienda de la descripción original e ilustraciones que incluyen por primera vez el esporofito de L. capensis.

RESUMEN Los briófitos forman un grupo conspicuo de la flora del planeta. Su contribución ecológica en términos de riqueza de especies y cobertura en muchos hábitats es fundamental para el equilibrio de los servicios ecosistémicos. En Colombia se tiene el registro aproximado de 715 especies de Marchantiophyta (hepáticas), las cuales presentan su mayor riqueza en la región Andina. El estudio se realizó en el Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza - sector Suasie dada su importancia ecológica e hídrica para los municipios aledaños. El objetivo principal de este estudio fue determinar la diversidad de la comunidad de hepáticas en el sector de Suasie del PNN Chingaza. Para ello, se hicieron tres levantamientos en transectos de 2x50 m en un gradiente altitudinal, en cada transecto se muestrearon las hepáticas presentes en cuatro forófitos escogidos al azar. Las muestras recolectadas fueron identificadas para el análisis de composición y diversidad de la comunidad. Como resultado, fue posible evidenciar la variación de la composición y abundancia de hepáticas a lo largo del gradiente, basados no solo en los índices estimados, sino también en la asociación con la cobertura vegetal de cada sitio de muestreo. Con un total de 47 especies registradas, se soporta la alta diversidad del sector en estudio. De esta manera, la riqueza encontrada en este gradiente aporta a las actuales y futuras estrategias de conservación del parque.

ABSTRACT The bryophytes form a conspicuous group of the planet's flora, their ecological contribution in terms of species richness and coverage in many habitats is essential for the balance of ecosystem. In Colombia there is an approximate record of 715 species of Marchantiophyta (liverworts), which present their greatest richness in the Andean region. The study was carried out in the Chingaza National Natural Park - Suasie sector given its ecological and water importance for the surrounding municipalities. The main objective of this study was to determine the diversity of the liverwort community in the Suasie sector of the Chingaza NNP. For this, three surveys were made in transects of 2x50 m in an altitude gradient, in each transect the liverworts present from four phorophytes (trees and shrubs), chosen at random were sampled. The collected samples were identified for analysis of composition and diversity of the community. As a result, it was possible to demonstrate the variation in the composition and abundance of liverworts along the gradient, based not only on the estimated indices, but also on the association with the vegetation cover of each sampling site. With a total of 47 registered species, the high diversity of the sector under study is supported. In this way, the richness found in this gradient contributes to current and future conservation strategies for the park.

The campus of the Universidade Federal de São Carlos, in the municipality of Sorocaba, is composed of a forest remnant characterized by vegetation of seasonal semidecidual tropical forest and cerrado. We recorded 96 species of bryophytes in the area: 56 mosses (Fissidentaceae is the richest, with 11 spp.) and 40 liverworts (Lejeuneaceae is the most representative, with 21 spp.). Eight species are endemic to Brazil and two were mentioned for the first time in the State of São Paulo (Fissidens allionii Broth. and Lejeunea subsessilis Spruce). The predominance of corticolous species and mat life form indicate a strong relationship with the microclimate conditions of the environment, as well as the availability of substrate. The simultaneous presence of species from the Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado indicates an transition zone bryoflora, at the same time that subcosmopolitan and ruderal species with wide distribution express the secondary character of the forest remnant.

O campus da Universidade Federal de São Carlos do município de Sorocaba é composto por um remanescente florestal caracterizado por vegetação de mata estacional semidecidual e cerrado. Foram encontradas 96 espécies de briófitas na área: 56 musgos (sendo Fissidentaceae a família mais rica, com 11 spp.) e 40 hepáticas (sendo Lejeuneaceae a mais representativa, com 21 spp.). Oito espécies são endêmicas do Brasil e duas foram citadas pela primeira vez no Estado de São Paulo (Fissidens allionii Broth. e Lejeunea subsessilis Spruce). O predomínio de espécies corticícolas e da forma de vida em tapete indicam a forte relação com as condições microclimáticas do ambiente, assim como a disponibilidade de substrato. A presença simultânea de espécies da Mata Atlântica e do Cerrado indica uma área de transição, ao mesmo tempo que espécies de ampla distribuição, subcosmopolitas e ruderais expressam o caráter secundário do remanescente florestal.

Summary Background and aims : The associations that are established between arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) and bryophytes (Anthocerotophyta, Bryophyta and Marchantiophyta) play an important role in the development of this group of plants. In particular, the relationship between AM and Marchantiophyta has been studied previously in different species and regions of the world and, among other things, it is mentioned that colonization by fungi can differ in abundance and occurrence even in species of the same genus. The objective of this study is to present and characterize for the first time the colonization of AM in Asterella chilensis (Aytoniaceae). M&M : The examined material comes from collections made in steppe environments of Patagonia, Argentina. The plants were conditioned, stained and analyzed according to specific techniques for bryophytes. Results : The mycorrhizal association in A. chilensis is described for the first time. A brief description and photographs of the characteristic structures of the AM are presented. The colonization percentage ranges from 35 to 38% and the AM corresponds to the Paris type, characterized by the presence of aseptate hyphae forming intracellular arbusculate coils. Conclusions : The association between AM and a livewort A. chilensis, described here, provides information of this type of associations in taxa and in harsh and little known environments.

Resumen Introducción y Objetivos : Las asociaciones que se establecen entre micorrizas arbusculares (MA) y briofitas (Anthocerotophyta, Bryophyta y Marchantiophyta) juegan un papel importante en el desarrollo de este grupo de plantas. En particular, la relación entre MA y Marchantiophyta ha sido estudiada previamente en diferentes especies y regiones del mundo y, entre otras cosas, se menciona que la colonización por hongos puede diferir en abundancia y ocurrencia incluso en especies del mismo género. El objetivo de este estudio es presentar y caracterizar por primera vez la colonización de MA en Asterella chilensis (Aytoniaceae). M&M : El material examinado proviene de colecciones realizadas en ambientes de estepa de la Patagonia argentina. Las plantas fueron acondicionadas, teñidas y analizadas de acuerdo con técnicas específicas para briofitas. Resultados : Se describe por primera vez la asociación micorrícica en A. chilensis. Se presenta una breve descripción e ilustración de la planta y se comentan las estructuras características de las MA. El porcentaje de colonización osciló entre el 35 y el 38% y la MA corresponde al tipo Paris, caracterizado por la presencia de hifas aseptadas que forman espirales arbusculados intracelulares. Conclusiones : La asociación entre MA y una hepática, A. chilensis, descrita aquí, contribuye a brindar información sobre registros de este tipo de asociación en taxones y ambientes aún inexplorados.

RESUMO O campus da Universidade Federal de São Carlos do município de Sorocaba é composto por um remanescente florestal caracterizado por vegetação de mata estacional semidecidual e cerrado. Foram encontradas 96 espécies de briófitas na área: 56 musgos (sendo Fissidentaceae a família mais rica, com 11 spp.) e 40 hepáticas (sendo Lejeuneaceae a mais representativa, com 21 spp.). Oito espécies são endêmicas do Brasil e duas foram citadas pela primeira vez no Estado de São Paulo (Fissidens allionii Broth. e Lejeunea subsessilis Spruce). O predomínio de espécies corticícolas e da forma de vida em tapete indicam a forte relação com as condições microclimáticas do ambiente, assim como a disponibilidade de substrato. A presença simultânea de espécies da Mata Atlântica e do Cerrado indica uma área de transição, ao mesmo tempo que espécies de ampla distribuição, subcosmopolitas e ruderais expressam o caráter secundário do remanescente florestal.

ABSTRACT The campus of the Universidade Federal de São Carlos, in the municipality of Sorocaba, is composed of a forest remnant characterized by vegetation of seasonal semidecidual tropical forest and cerrado. We recorded 96 species of bryophytes in the area: 56 mosses (Fissidentaceae is the richest, with 11 spp.) and 40 liverworts (Lejeuneaceae is the most representative, with 21 spp.). Eight species are endemic to Brazil and two were mentioned for the first time in the State of São Paulo (Fissidens allionii Broth. and Lejeunea subsessilis Spruce). The predominance of corticolous species and mat life form indicate a strong relationship with the microclimate conditions of the environment, as well as the availability of substrate. The simultaneous presence of species from the Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado indicates an transition zone bryoflora, at the same time that subcosmopolitan and ruderal species with wide distribution express the secondary character of the forest remnant.

Abstract The Brazilian Amazon forests are interspersed by savanna ecosystems distributed in the states of Amapá, Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia and Roraima, presenting different distribution patterns. The objective of this work was to evaluate the richness, composition and floristic similarity of the bryophyte flora from five disjunct savanna areas in the eastern Amazon and compare the richness with those of other savannas in Brazil. The collections were carried out from 2017 to 2018 in five localities of the eastern Amazon. Twenty-two species of mosses and 22 species of liverworts were registered. The composition was expected for savanna ecosystems with 27 species of generalists and 16 sun specialists. There was a striking floristic difference between the areas, and the clusters showed that the eastern Amazon savannas are formed by different compositions related to their area. This study made it possible to discover one new record for the state of Pará, five new records for the state of Amapá and one new record for the North region.

ABSTRACT High-Altitude Fields are ecosystems with high bryophyte abundances and diversities. One of the principal threats to these ecosystems are wildfires, which mainly affect terricolous species. Chronosequence studies can aid in understanding post-fire effects on bryophytes. We studied terricolous assemblages of bryophytes in the High-Altitude Fields of Itatiaia National Park (INP) by establishing three 20x1 m transects in five areas: three areas of a post-fire chronosequence (treatments 2017, 2007, and 2001) and two control areas. We analyzed the species richness, floristic composition, life-forms, and floristic similarities of those transects, identifying 27 species of mosses (18 genera; 11 families) and 26 species of liverworts (20 genera; 16 families). Ditrichaceae was the principal moss family and Cephaloziellaceae the principal liverwort family. The life-forms encountered were turf (43 %), weft (38 %), thalloid (10 %), and mat (9 %). Turf predominated among mosses (85 %), and weft among liverworts (62 %). Species richness and floristic compositions varied among the post-fire gradients. The grouping dendrogram and ordination diagram evidenced greater similarity among transects within the same area. However, there was no evident gradient of floristic composition along the post-fire gradient, and further studies will be needed to quantify environmental gradients and their influences on bryophyte composition.

ABSTRACT The Atlantic Forest contains more bryophyte species and greater endemism than any other Brazilian phytogeographic domain. We analyzed the bryoflora of an Atlantic Forest remnant along the southern Brazilian coast to examine: (i) floristic composition, species richness, life forms and bryocenological groups in different phytophysiognomies (humid lowlands, sandy Restinga forests, and swampy Restinga forests); (ii) floristic similarities among them; and, (iii) the influence of substrate types on bryophyte species richness and floristic composition. Sandy Restinga forest had the greatest species richness. Approximately 75 % of the species and 42 % of the families were not shared among phytophysiognomies. The predominant life form was mat (46 %) and the predominant bryocenological group was corticolous (69 %). Elevated floristic differentiation was observed among the different phytophysiognomies (Jaccard values <0.35) and among the different substrates sampled (<0.2). The floristic uniqueness found among the different physiognomies in the present study demonstrates the importance of studying the diversity and conservation of all Atlantic Forest phytophysiognomies. The evaluation of bryophytes to delimit and manage protected areas can contribute to effective protection of the entire biodiversity spectrum. In addition to their important ecological roles, bryophytes are useful bio-indicators and valuable tools for monitoring, conserving, and restoring ecosystems.