Swollen Dogtooth Moss
Cynodontium strumiferum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Swollen Dogtooth Moss faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to atmospheric pollution and acid deposition, which alter the chemical composition of its specialized rock substrates. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this bryophyte's survival. Urban development and quarrying activities directly destroy the specific acidic rock faces and cliff habitats where this moss establishes its limited populations.
Habitat
This moss species inhabits acidic rock faces, cliff crevices, and exposed stone surfaces in montane and subalpine environments. It typically grows on siliceous rocks and requires specific moisture conditions and substrate chemistry to establish and maintain viable populations.
Other threatened species in Rhabdoweisiaceae
Frequently asked questions
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