Stachelloses Drehzahnmoos
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Stachelloses Drehzahnmoos

Tortula inermis

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Photo: Photo: (c) Andrew Newmark, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Andrew Newmark

Overview

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

Tortula inermis faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable substrate conditions in its specialized environments. Urban development, agricultural expansion, and changes in land management practices have significantly reduced available habitat, while air pollution and climate change alter the delicate conditions required for this moss species to survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moss species typically grows on calcareous soils, limestone rocks, walls, and disturbed ground in open, dry habitats including grasslands, quarries, and urban environments. It prefers well-drained, alkaline substrates in areas with moderate to low moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stachelloses Drehzahnmoos classified as Critically Endangered?
Stachelloses Drehzahnmoos is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Tortula inermis faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable substrate conditions in its specialized environments. Urban development, agricultural expansion, and changes in land management practices have significantly reduced available habitat, while air pollution and climate change alter the delicate conditions required for this moss species to survive.
Where does Stachelloses Drehzahnmoos live?
Stachelloses Drehzahnmoos 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 Stachelloses Drehzahnmoos?
The main threats to Stachelloses Drehzahnmoos 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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