Blunt Cord-moss
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Blunt Cord-moss

Entosthodon obtusus

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Stefan Gey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Stefan Gey

Overview

Blunt Cord-moss (Entosthodon obtusus) is a small acrocarpous moss characterized by its distinctive blunt-tipped leaves and compact growth form. This bryophyte species plays an important ecological role as a pioneer colonizer of disturbed soils and contributes to soil stabilization and moisture retention in its native habitats.

Blunt Cord-moss faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and changes in land use practices that alter the specific soil and moisture conditions this species requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that may disrupt the delicate environmental conditions necessary for moss establishment and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Blunt Cord-moss typically occurs on disturbed or bare soil in open habitats including agricultural fields, roadsides, waste ground, and other areas with exposed mineral soil. The species favors calcareous or neutral soils with adequate moisture during growing seasons, often establishing in ephemeral habitats created by human activities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Blunt Cord-moss classified as Vulnerable?
Blunt Cord-moss is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Blunt Cord-moss faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and changes in land use practices that alter the specific soil and moisture conditions this species requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that may disrupt the delicate environmental conditions necessary for moss establishment and reproduction.
Where does Blunt Cord-moss live?
Blunt Cord-moss occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Blunt Cord-moss?
The main threats to Blunt Cord-moss are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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