Bryoflora of Ed Mabry-Laurel Gorge Wildlife Management Area in Northeastern Kentucky

Authors

Teagan Pattinson
Allen C. Risk, Faculty Mentor

Files

Description

Bryophytes include liverworts, hornworts, and mosses - Ecological importance: primary colonizers, retain moisture in the environment, cycle nutrients, and act as bioindicators (McKnight et al., 2013) - Bryophytes have a dominant gametophyte life cycle phase and lack complex vascular tissue - Incredibly adaptable to a wide array of environments and can grow on almost any surface - The objective of this project is to document the diversity of bryophyte species in the Ed Mabry-Laurel Gorge Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Elliott County, KY - This WMA features narrow, deep sandstone gorges, creating a perfect environment for a diverse range of bryophyte species - Pennsylvanian Breathitt Formation at higher elevation, Pennsylvanian Lee Formation along gorge walls, Mississippian Newman Limestone at creek level (DeLaney & Enģlund, 1973)

Publication Date

4-16-2025

Disciplines

Higher Education | Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Recommended Citation

Pattinson, Teagan and Risk, Allen C., "Bryoflora of Ed Mabry-Laurel Gorge Wildlife Management Area in Northeastern Kentucky" (2025). 2025 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations. 67.
https://scholarworks.moreheadstate.edu/celebration_posters_2025/67