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Where are lycophytes most abundant around the world?
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Lycophyte
Club moss (Lycopodium annotinum).
Lycophytes are widely distributed across the globe, occurring in both temperate and tropical regions. However, they are most abundant in the tropics.12
Additionally, while they are found in various environments, certain groups like club mosses are notably common in tropical mountains and the northern forests of both hemispheres.3