round-fruited dung moss

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Bryophyta

Class

Bryopsida (Bryopsida)

Order

Splachnales (Splachnales)

Family

Splachnaceae

Genus

Splachnum

Species

Splachnum sphaericum (round-fruited dung moss)

Names in Other Languages

French splanc sphérique

German Kugelfrüchtiges Schirmmoos

Similar Species in Splachnum

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yellow dung moss

Splachnum luteum

Least Concern

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red dung moss

Splachnum rubrum

Least Concern

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rugged dung moss

Splachnum vasculosum

Least Concern

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cruet dung moss

Splachnum ampullaceum

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of round-fruited dung moss?

The scientific name of round-fruited dung moss is Splachnum sphaericum. It belongs to the genus Splachnum.

What is the conservation status of round-fruited dung moss?

round-fruited dung moss (Splachnum sphaericum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does round-fruited dung moss live?

round-fruited dung moss is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does round-fruited dung moss belong to?

round-fruited dung moss (Splachnum sphaericum) belongs to the genus Splachnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Splachnaceae.

Is round-fruited dung moss endangered?

No, round-fruited dung moss (Splachnum sphaericum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does round-fruited dung moss belong to?

round-fruited dung moss (Splachnum sphaericum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of round-fruited dung moss?

The closest relatives of round-fruited dung moss in the genus Splachnum include yellow dung moss, red dung moss, rugged dung moss, cruet dung moss.