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three-angled thread moss

Meesia triquetra

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

French meesie dentée
German Dreizeiliges Bruchmoos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of three-angled thread moss?
The scientific name of three-angled thread moss is Meesia triquetra. It belongs to the genus Meesia.
What is the conservation status of three-angled thread moss?
three-angled thread moss (Meesia triquetra) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does three-angled thread moss live?
three-angled thread moss is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does three-angled thread moss belong to?
three-angled thread moss (Meesia triquetra) belongs to the genus Meesia, which is part of the taxonomic family Meesiaceae.
What kingdom does three-angled thread moss belong to?
three-angled thread moss (Meesia triquetra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of three-angled thread moss?
The closest relatives of three-angled thread moss in the genus Meesia include capillary thread moss, triangular-leaved thread moss.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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