The bryophyte flora of Fethiye Babadağ (Muğla/Turkey)

In this study was investigated the bryophyte diversity of Fethiye Babadağ (Muğla), was investigated. After identification of approximately 850 bryophyte samples collected from the research area, a total of 171 moss taxa belonging to 24 families and 68 genera, 19 liverwort taxa belonging to 15 families and 15 genera and one hornwort species were reported from the study area. Weissia armata (Thér. & Trab.) Fedosov and Fissidens arnoldii R. Ruthe were collected from the area as a second record for Turkey among the others. Additionally, Syntrichia minor (Bizot) M. T. Gallego, Pottiopsis caespitosa (Brid.) Blockeel & A.J.E. Sm., Weissia breutelii Müll. Hal, Lewinskya tortidontia (F.Lara, Garilleti & Mazimpaka) F.Lara, Garilleti & Goffinet and Orthotrichum vittii F. Lara, Garilleti & Mazimpaka which were recorded after 2000 and in very limited known localities in Turkey, were recorded from the study area. Moreover, epiphytic bryophytes of the mountain were also evaluated in this study. At the end, a total of 51 bryophyte taxa (4 liverworts and 47 mosses) were found on 17 different trees.