Pointed Lattice-moss
Dialytrichia mucronata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pointed Lattice-moss faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and moisture levels caused by fertilizer runoff and altered drainage patterns. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which can severely impact the delicate moisture balance required for moss survival and reproduction.
Habitat
Pointed Lattice-moss typically grows on calcareous soils in open grasslands, chalk downs, and limestone pavements across parts of Europe. The species requires specific soil pH conditions and moisture levels, often found in areas with thin soils over limestone bedrock where competition from vascular plants is limited.
Other threatened species in Pottiaceae
Frequently asked questions
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