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mountain groove moss

Aulacomnium turgidum

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 (พืช)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Aulacomniales (Aulacomniales)
Family
Aulacomniaceae
Genus
Aulacomnium
Species
Aulacomnium turgidum (mountain groove moss)

Names in Other Languages

French aulacomnie gonflée

Similar Species in Aulacomnium

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Bog Groove-Moss
Aulacomnium palustre
Least Concern
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little groove moss
Aulacomnium androgynum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mountain groove moss?
The scientific name of mountain groove moss is Aulacomnium turgidum. It belongs to the genus Aulacomnium.
What is the conservation status of mountain groove moss?
mountain groove moss (Aulacomnium turgidum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does mountain groove moss live?
mountain groove 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 mountain groove moss belong to?
mountain groove moss (Aulacomnium turgidum) belongs to the genus Aulacomnium, which is part of the taxonomic family Aulacomniaceae.
What kingdom does mountain groove moss belong to?
mountain groove moss (Aulacomnium turgidum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of mountain groove moss?
The closest relatives of mountain groove moss in the genus Aulacomnium include Bog Groove-Moss, little groove moss.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Aulacomnium — 3 Species

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Bog Groove-Moss
Aulacomnium palustre
LC 🐾
little groove moss
Aulacomnium androgynum
LC
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mountain groove moss
Aulacomnium turgidum
NT
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