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Published: 2012-11-23 08:10:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 754; Favourites: 35; Downloads: 18
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~ Splachnum luteum, Yellow Moosedung Moss.This is probably one of the most beautiful moss sporophytes in the world,
though this picture doesn't do it justice.
Mosses of the Splachnum genus grow on organic material,
most often animalΒ droppings, but sometimes even dead animal parts.
Another species of Splachnum:
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Hey, I featured this in my journal here: [link]
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you're welcome
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yes, they are very cool! 
They can be found throughout the world, like in northern USA, Canada, and in northern parts of Asia. Basically, anywhere far up north!
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You seem to know an awful lot about it
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nah, not really.
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Well more than the average person
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Some people wouldn't call me an average person. 
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hehe, it's quite elegant!
This link is in Swedish, [link] but on the right you can see 5 different species of this wonderful genus!
Just click them! 
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Those are some remarkable species indeed. Thanks for the link! I just checked and there are none of this family to be found over here. Guess I'll have to put em on the wishlist of species I want to see
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they are indeed wonderful!
Too bad! They can only be found far up north I think, but at least this one can be found in north america and asia as well!
In Sweden they are mostly found in the north as well. 
Have only seen this one, but they are all awesome!
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heh, glad you do!
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They look a little like the dancing "snowflake ladies" that fall from the sky in Disney's "Fantasia". How delicate...
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I'm glad you like it!
thanks for faving.
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Lovely photo! They look a bit like little dancing ladies or jelly fish.
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Thanks!
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