The Family Bryaceae is a diverse group of mosses that includes many different species and varieties. There are several synonyms that are used for this family, depending on the classification system being used. Some of the most common synonyms include the Bryales, the Bryidae, and the Bryophyta. Other synonyms that are occasionally used include the Musci, the Polytrichaceae, and the Funariaceae. Regardless of the terminology used, all of these synonyms refer to a group of mosses that play an important role in ecosystems around the world, providing habitats and food for a wide variety of animals and other organisms.