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Tiny Fern-Moss

Fissidens exiguus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (पादप)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Dicranales (Dicranales)
Family
Fissidentaceae
Genus
Fissidens
Species
Fissidens exiguus (Tiny Fern-Moss)

Names in Other Languages

German Unscheinbares Spaltzahnmoos

Similar Species in Fissidens

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lesser pocket moss
Fissidens bryoides
Not Evaluated
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maidenhair pocket moss
Fissidens adianthoides
Least Concern
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Herzog's Pocket-moss
Fissidens crispus
Not Evaluated
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Milo's fissidens moss
Fissidens curvatus
Not Evaluated
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Narrow-Leaved Pocket-Moss
Fissidens gracilifolius
Near Threatened
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Petty Pocket-moss
Fissidens pusillus
Vulnerable
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purple-stalked pocket moss
Fissidens osmundoides
Critically Endangered
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Large Atlantic Pocket-moss
Fissidens serrulatus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tiny Fern-Moss?
The scientific name of Tiny Fern-Moss is Fissidens exiguus. It belongs to the genus Fissidens.
Where does Tiny Fern-Moss live?
Tiny Fern-Moss is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, United States.
What family does Tiny Fern-Moss belong to?
Tiny Fern-Moss (Fissidens exiguus) belongs to the genus Fissidens, which is part of the taxonomic family Fissidentaceae.
What kingdom does Tiny Fern-Moss belong to?
Tiny Fern-Moss (Fissidens exiguus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).
What are the closest relatives of Tiny Fern-Moss?
The closest relatives of Tiny Fern-Moss in the genus Fissidens include Large Atlantic Pocket-moss, lesser pocket moss, maidenhair pocket moss, Herzog's Pocket-moss, Milo's fissidens moss.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Fissidens — 20 Species

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Large Atlantic Pocket-moss
Fissidens serrulatus
NE 🐾
lesser pocket moss
Fissidens bryoides
NE 🐾
maidenhair pocket moss
Fissidens adianthoides
LC 🐾
Herzog's Pocket-moss
Fissidens crispus
NE 🐾
Milo's fissidens moss
Fissidens curvatus
NE 🐾
Narrow-Leaved Pocket-Moss
Fissidens gracilifolius
NT 🐾
Petty Pocket-moss
Fissidens pusillus
VU 🐾
purple-stalked pocket moss
Fissidens osmundoides
CR 🐾
pygmy pocket moss
Fissidens exilis
NT 🐾
rock pocket moss
Fissidens dubius
LC 🐾
Atlantic Pocket-moss
Fissidens monguillonii
DD 🐾
Beck Pocket-moss
Fissidens rufulus
EX
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Tiny Fern-Moss
Fissidens exiguus
NE
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Green Pocket-Moss
Fissidens viridulus
LC 🐾
water pocket moss
Fissidens fontanus
VU 🐾
Welsh Pocket-moss
Fissidens celticus
LC 🐾
River Pocket-moss
Fissidens rivularis
NE 🐾
yew-leaved pocket moss
Fissidens taxifolius
LC 🐾
Many-leaved Pocket-moss
Fissidens polyphyllus
NE 🐾
Short-Leaved Pocket-Moss
Fissidens incurvus
LC
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