Big shaggy-moss (Rhytidiadelphus triquetrus), also called rough goose-neck moss or electrified cat's tail moss for its fuzzy, tail-like appearance, is a moss of the family Hylocomiaceae. It often dominates moderately rich forest habitats in the boreal regions and the Pacific Northwest, growing on humus-rich soil in montane forests, and occasionally on logs and trees in lowland rainforest or on sandy-gravelly soil near streams.
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DietPhotosynthetic Autotroph 1 System (Realm) Scientific NameRhytidiadelphus triquetrus 2 Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Rhytidiadelphus triquetrus
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It is often the dominating moss species in moderately rich forest habitats in the boreal regions and the Pacific Northwest.
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Rhytidiadelphus triquetrus, the big shaggy-moss or rough goose neck moss, is a species of moss in the family Hylocomiaceae.
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Wikidata: Big Shaggy-moss
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