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False Dog-tooth

Cynodontium fallax

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 (thực vật)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Dicranales (Dicranales)
Family
Rhabdoweisiaceae
Genus
Cynodontium
Species
Cynodontium fallax (False Dog-tooth)

Names in Other Languages

German Täuschendes Hundszahnmoos

Similar Species in Cynodontium

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Brunton's Dog-tooth
Cynodontium bruntonii
Least Concern
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Jenner's Dog-tooth
Cynodontium jenneri
Data Deficient
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many-fruited dogtooth moss
Cynodontium polycarpon
Least Concern
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Slender Dogtooth Moss
Cynodontium gracilescens
Endangered
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swollen dogtooth moss
Cynodontium strumiferum
Least Concern
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delicate dogtooth moss
Cynodontium tenellum
Least Concern
View all species in Cynodontium →

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Compare Species

vs Brunton's Dog-tooth vs Jenner's Dog-tooth vs many-fruited dogtooth moss vs Slender Dogtooth Moss

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of False Dog-tooth?
The scientific name of False Dog-tooth is Cynodontium fallax. It belongs to the genus Cynodontium.
What is the conservation status of False Dog-tooth?
False Dog-tooth (Cynodontium fallax) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does False Dog-tooth live?
False Dog-tooth 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 False Dog-tooth belong to?
False Dog-tooth (Cynodontium fallax) belongs to the genus Cynodontium, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhabdoweisiaceae.
What kingdom does False Dog-tooth belong to?
False Dog-tooth (Cynodontium fallax) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of False Dog-tooth?
The closest relatives of False Dog-tooth in the genus Cynodontium include Brunton's Dog-tooth, Jenner's Dog-tooth, many-fruited dogtooth moss, Slender Dogtooth Moss, swollen dogtooth moss.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cynodontium — 7 Species

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Brunton's Dog-tooth
Cynodontium bruntonii
LC 🐾
Jenner's Dog-tooth
Cynodontium jenneri
DD 🐾
many-fruited dogtooth moss
Cynodontium polycarpon
LC 🐾
Slender Dogtooth Moss
Cynodontium gracilescens
EN 🐾
swollen dogtooth moss
Cynodontium strumiferum
LC 🐾
delicate dogtooth moss
Cynodontium tenellum
LC
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False Dog-tooth
Cynodontium fallax
NT
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