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hooked scorpion moss

Scorpidium scorpioides

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (حزازيات حقيقية)
Order
Hypnales (نائمات)
Family
Scorpidiaceae
Genus
Scorpidium
Species
Scorpidium scorpioides (hooked scorpion moss)

Names in Other Languages

French hypne scorpion
German Echtes Skorpionsmoos

Similar Species in Scorpidium

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rusty hook moss
Scorpidium revolvens
Critically Endangered
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Cosson's hook moss
Scorpidium cossonii
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hooked scorpion moss?
The scientific name of hooked scorpion moss is Scorpidium scorpioides. It belongs to the genus Scorpidium.
Where does hooked scorpion moss live?
hooked scorpion moss is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does hooked scorpion moss belong to?
hooked scorpion moss (Scorpidium scorpioides) belongs to the genus Scorpidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Scorpidiaceae.
What kingdom does hooked scorpion moss belong to?
hooked scorpion moss (Scorpidium scorpioides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of hooked scorpion moss?
The closest relatives of hooked scorpion moss in the genus Scorpidium include rusty hook moss, Cosson's hook moss.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Scorpidium — 3 Species

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hooked scorpion moss
Scorpidium scorpioides
NE
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rusty hook moss
Scorpidium revolvens
CR 🐾
Cosson's hook moss
Scorpidium cossonii
VU
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