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northern shorewort

Mertensia maritima

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Ctenophora (ทีโนฟอรา)

Class

Tentaculata (Tentaculata)

Order

Cydippida (Cydippida)

Species

Mertensia maritima (northern shorewort)

Names in Other Languages

French pulmonaire de virginie

German Mertensie

Similar Species in Mertensia

Arctic sea gooseberry

Mertensia ovum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of northern shorewort?

The scientific name of northern shorewort is Mertensia maritima. It belongs to the genus Mertensia.

What is the conservation status of northern shorewort?

northern shorewort (Mertensia maritima) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does northern shorewort live?

northern shorewort is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does northern shorewort belong to?

northern shorewort (Mertensia maritima) belongs to the genus Mertensia, which is part of the taxonomic family Mertensiidae.

Is northern shorewort endangered?

Yes, northern shorewort (Mertensia maritima) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does northern shorewort belong to?

northern shorewort (Mertensia maritima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of northern shorewort?

The closest relatives of northern shorewort in the genus Mertensia include Bluebells, Arctic sea gooseberry.