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ovate four-toothed moss

Tetrodontium ovatum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Polytrichopsida (Polytrichopsida)
Order
Tetraphidales (Tetraphidales)
Family
Tetraphidaceae
Genus
Tetrodontium
Species
Tetrodontium ovatum (ovate four-toothed moss)

Names in Other Languages

French quadrident ovale
German Eifrüchtiges Vierzahnmoos

Similar Species in Tetrodontium

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Brown's four-toothed moss
Tetrodontium brownianum
Not Evaluated
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small four-toothed moss
Tetrodontium repandum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ovate four-toothed moss?
The scientific name of ovate four-toothed moss is Tetrodontium ovatum. It belongs to the genus Tetrodontium.
What is the conservation status of ovate four-toothed moss?
ovate four-toothed moss (Tetrodontium ovatum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ovate four-toothed moss live?
ovate four-toothed moss is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does ovate four-toothed moss belong to?
ovate four-toothed moss (Tetrodontium ovatum) belongs to the genus Tetrodontium, which is part of the taxonomic family Tetraphidaceae.
What kingdom does ovate four-toothed moss belong to?
ovate four-toothed moss (Tetrodontium ovatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of ovate four-toothed moss?
The closest relatives of ovate four-toothed moss in the genus Tetrodontium include Brown's four-toothed moss, small four-toothed moss.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Tetrodontium — 3 Species

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ovate four-toothed moss
Tetrodontium ovatum
NT
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Brown's four-toothed moss
Tetrodontium brownianum
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small four-toothed moss
Tetrodontium repandum
LC
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