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Spreading Threadwort

Cephaloziella divaricata

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Spreading Threadwort faces severe decline due to habitat degradation from 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 nitrogen deposition and altered drainage patterns. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this bryophyte's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small liverwort typically inhabits disturbed soils, particularly on arable land margins, field edges, and occasionally on bare ground in woodland clearings. It requires specific soil conditions with moderate moisture levels and low competition from vascular plants.

Other threatened species in Cephaloziellaceae

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Cephaloziopsis intertexta

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Spreading Threadwort classified as Endangered?
Spreading Threadwort is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Spreading Threadwort faces severe decline due to habitat degradation from 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 nitrogen deposition and altered drainage patterns. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this bryophyte's survival.
Where does Spreading Threadwort live?
Spreading Threadwort 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 Spreading Threadwort?
The main threats to Spreading Threadwort 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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