Mickelia hemiotis (Maxon) R.C.Moran, Labiak & Sundue
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Authority
Moran, Robbin C., et al. 2010. Synopsis of
, a newly recognized genus of bolbitidoid ferns (Dryopteridaceae). Brittonia. 62 (4): 337-356. -
Family
Dryopteridaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Description - Mickelia hemiotis is characterized by buds located near the bases of the distal pinnae, the main lateral veins connected by slightly arched cross veins, and the aréoles with included free veinlets that are both excurrent and recurrent. It greatly resembles M. perga- mentacea but differs primarily by the pres- ence of leaf buds.
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Discussion
In Trinidad, Walker (1985) found that M hemiotis had diploid and tetraploid cytotypes, the latter he suspected of being autoploid. In general appearance, the two cytotypes did not differ, but he noted differences in the size their stornata and spores, and slight differences in the color and length of the rhizome scales.