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small twisted moss

Tortella humilis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Portugal, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Names in Other Languages

French barbule basse
German Niedriges Spiralzahnmoos

Similar Species in Tortella

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Arisaig Crisp-moss
Tortella flavovirens
Endangered
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inclined twisted moss
Tortella inclinata
Near Threatened
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Sassari Crisp-moss
Tortella inflexa
Not Evaluated
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Clint Crisp-Moss
Tortella densa
Least Concern
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Neat Crisp-moss
Tortella nitida
Not Evaluated
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frizzled crisp moss
Tortella tortuosa
Vulnerable
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arctic twisted moss
Tortella arctica
Not Evaluated
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fragile twisted moss
Tortella fragilis
Least Concern
View all species in Tortella →

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Bryopsida
Class
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Pottiales
Order
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Pottiaceae
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Tortella
Genus

Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of small twisted moss?
The scientific name of small twisted moss is Tortella humilis. It belongs to the genus Tortella.
Where does small twisted moss live?
small twisted moss is found in Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Portugal, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Norway, Portugal, United States.
What family does small twisted moss belong to?
small twisted moss (Tortella humilis) belongs to the genus Tortella, which is part of the taxonomic family Pottiaceae.
What kingdom does small twisted moss belong to?
small twisted moss (Tortella humilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of small twisted moss?
The closest relatives of small twisted moss in the genus Tortella include Arisaig Crisp-moss, inclined twisted moss, Sassari Crisp-moss, Clint Crisp-Moss, Neat Crisp-moss.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Tortella — 9 Species

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Arisaig Crisp-moss
Tortella flavovirens
EN 🐾
inclined twisted moss
Tortella inclinata
NT 🐾
Sassari Crisp-moss
Tortella inflexa
NE 🐾
Clint Crisp-Moss
Tortella densa
LC 🐾
Neat Crisp-moss
Tortella nitida
NE
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small twisted moss
Tortella humilis
NE
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frizzled crisp moss
Tortella tortuosa
VU 🐾
arctic twisted moss
Tortella arctica
NE 🐾
fragile twisted moss
Tortella fragilis
LC
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