![]() ![]() The history of the name of Java moss has a long discussion and debate included saying that it was formally named as VESICULARIA DUBYANA, but now according to recent reports, it has been scientifically named as TAXIPHYLLUM BARBIERI. Java moss has not rooted in itself so the only way left is to get nutrients from its stems and leaves present and keep itself growing in the aquarium. The sole purpose of this rhizoids is to help the Java moss to stay connected to the surface, unlike the roots of another plant where the sole purpose is to provide nutrients. Java moss takes the help of rhizoids to get itself getting attached to surfaces. Java moss has leaves growing underwater which are brighter and green colours, and even that leaves are smaller than the leaves which grow on land. ![]() Java moss has its stem covered in small 2 mm long leaves which are oval-shaped and which overlap on to one another. ![]()
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