# Zoopsis nitida

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***Zoopsis nitida*** is a species of [liverwort](/source/Liverwort) in the family [Lepidoziaceae](/source/Lepidoziaceae). The species was first described by David Glenny, [John E. Braggins](/source/John_E._Braggins) and Rudolf M. Schuster in 1997.[1]

## Etymology

The [specific epithet](/source/Specific_epithet) *nitida* refers to the shiny appearance of fresh specimens.[2]

## Description

*Zoopsis nitida* has a glossy, dark-green colour.[2] It can be distinguished from other New Zealand *Zoopsis* species by its lack of lateral leaves on mature plant stems.[2]

## Distribution and habitat

*Zoopsis nitida* is endemic to [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand), and has been found in the North Island, South Island and on [Campbell Island, New Zealand](/source/Campbell_Island,_New_Zealand).[1] The holotype of the species was collected during the 10th John Child Bryological Workshop, held in the [Waipoua Forest](/source/Waipoua_Forest) of the [Northland Region](/source/Northland_Region) in November 1994, found among rotting bark of [northern rātā](/source/Metrosideros_robusta) roots, alongside the [Acrobolbaceae](/source/Acrobolbaceae) liverwort *[Saccogynidium australe](/source/Saccogynidium_australe)*.[2][3]

## References

1. 7940906. Retrieved 13 July 2024.

1. Wikidata item [Q122613671](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122613671)

1. Beever, Jessica (May 1994). ["The 9th John Child Workshop - Kaikoura, New Zealand 28 October - 2 November 1993"](https://www.utas.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/766458/ABN_30.pdf). *Australasian Bryological Newsletter*. '***(30): 3.***

## External links

- [*Zoopsis nitida* page](https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/zoopsis-nitida/) on the [New Zealand Plant Conservation Network](/source/New_Zealand_Plant_Conservation_Network)

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