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floating hook moss

Warnstorfia fluitans

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family
Calliergonaceae
Genus
Warnstorfia
Species
Warnstorfia fluitans (floating hook moss)

Names in Other Languages

French serpe flottante
German Flutendes Moorsichelmoos

Similar Species in Warnstorfia

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spring hook moss
Warnstorfia pseudostraminea
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of floating hook moss?
The scientific name of floating hook moss is Warnstorfia fluitans. It belongs to the genus Warnstorfia.
Where does floating hook moss live?
floating hook moss is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does floating hook moss belong to?
floating hook moss (Warnstorfia fluitans) belongs to the genus Warnstorfia, which is part of the taxonomic family Calliergonaceae.
What kingdom does floating hook moss belong to?
floating hook moss (Warnstorfia fluitans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of floating hook moss?
The closest relatives of floating hook moss in the genus Warnstorfia include spring hook moss.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Warnstorfia — 2 Species

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floating hook moss
Warnstorfia fluitans
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spring hook moss
Warnstorfia pseudostraminea
DD
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