fragile twisted moss

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Pottiales (Pottiales)

Family

Pottiaceae

Genus

Tortella

Species

Tortella fragilis (fragile twisted moss)

Names in Other Languages

French tortelle fragile

German Zerbrechliches 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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small twisted moss

Tortella humilis

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fragile twisted moss?

The scientific name of fragile twisted moss is Tortella fragilis. It belongs to the genus Tortella.

What is the conservation status of fragile twisted moss?

fragile twisted moss (Tortella fragilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does fragile twisted moss live?

fragile twisted moss is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does fragile twisted moss belong to?

fragile twisted moss (Tortella fragilis) belongs to the genus Tortella, which is part of the taxonomic family Pottiaceae.

Is fragile twisted moss endangered?

No, fragile twisted moss (Tortella fragilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does fragile twisted moss belong to?

fragile twisted moss (Tortella fragilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of fragile twisted moss?

The closest relatives of fragile twisted moss in the genus Tortella include Arisaig Crisp-moss, inclined twisted moss, Sassari Crisp-moss, Clint Crisp-Moss, Neat Crisp-moss.